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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD15

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung WB250F versus Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB250F was unveiled 2 years after the SD15 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB250F grades versus the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma SD15

 WB250F SD15 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung WB250F

 SD15 WB250F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma SD15

 WB250F SD15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F has exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB250F against the SD15.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and SD15 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and SD15.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB250F having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB250F will offer you more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher WB250F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography features
Sigma SD15 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
Sigma SD15 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
42
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography information
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
Sigma SD15 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
9
no video shooting
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sigma SD15
 Samsung WB250FSigma SD15
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB250F Sigma SD15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $1,500