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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp 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
  • Released January 2013
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The WB250F was brought out 7 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB250F matches up versus the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma fp

 WB250F fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung WB250F

 fp WB250F 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2013Fresher by 79 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma fp

 WB250F fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F features outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WB250F vs the fp.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and fp is 93 and 84 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and fp.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB250F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will result in greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older WB250F will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
has manual focus
great megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography features
Sigma fp Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
Sigma fp Sports photography details
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sigma fp
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
78
environment proof
features touch to focus
great megapixels (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
great megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
Sigma fp Vlogging information
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
37
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sigma fp
 Samsung WB250FSigma fp
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB250F Sigma fp
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-07 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 422 gr (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $2,050