Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1x

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WB250F was unveiled 2 years after the DP1x which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB250F grades versus the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB250F and the DP1x.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and DP1x.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB250F using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung WB250F will offer you more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WB250F provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.