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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD10

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD10 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 SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung WB250F and Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB250F was launched 8 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB250F matches up against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma SD10

 WB250F SD10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2004Fresher by 108 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kSharper display (+330k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung WB250F

 SD10 WB250F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma SD10

 WB250F SD10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB250F versus the SD10.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and SD10 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and SD10.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB250F due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB250F will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB250F will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography information
Sigma SD10 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
Sigma SD10 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sigma SD10
 Samsung WB250FSigma SD10
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB250F Sigma SD10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $198