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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung WB250F versus Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB250F was manufactured 3 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB250F matches up against the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma DP2

 WB250F DP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2009More recent by 41 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung WB250F

 DP2 WB250F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP2

 WB250F DP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F provides 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 DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB250F versus Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WB250F against the DP2.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and DP2.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB250F because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung WB250F will provide extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB250F will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography factors
36
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sigma DP2
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography factors
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP2
 Samsung WB250FSigma DP2
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB250F Sigma DP2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-09-21
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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash modes - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $649