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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2x 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 DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was brought out 24 months after the DP2x which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB250F matches up versus the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma DP2x

 WB250F DP2x 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung WB250F

 DP2x WB250F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP2x

 WB250F DP2x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB250F vs the DP2x.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB250F due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung WB250F will render more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher WB250F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
Sigma DP2x Travel photography information
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography information
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2x Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung WB250FSigma DP2x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB250F Sigma DP2x
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
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 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options - 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $699