Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the WB250F (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The WB250F was unveiled 2 years after the SD1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the WB250F grades versus the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB250F & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB250F versus Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB250F compared to the SD1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and SD1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB250F having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma SD1 will produce extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern WB250F will have a benefit in sensor technology.