Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma DP2
WB250F | DP2 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | September 2009 | More recent by 41 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung WB250F
DP2 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP2
WB250F | DP2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sigma DP2 | |
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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 |