Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.