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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB250F was manufactured 3 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB250F grades versus the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma DP1s

 WB250F DP1s 
ReleasedJanuary 2013October 2009More recent by 40 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung WB250F

 DP1s WB250F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1s

 WB250F DP1s 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB250F and the DP1s.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and DP1s.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB250F featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung WB250F will show greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB250F will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography info
Sigma DP1s Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (270g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
Sigma DP1s Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
lighter than average (270 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1s Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung WB250FSigma DP1s
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB250F Sigma DP1s
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $0