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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp L

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp L 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 L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Older Model is Sigma fp
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB250F versus Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB250F was launched 9 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB250F matches up vs the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma fp L

 WB250F fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung WB250F

 fp L WB250F 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2013Fresher by 99 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma fp L

 WB250F fp L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB250F has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WB250F and the fp L.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and fp L is 93 and 83 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and fp L.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB250F because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp L will render extra detail utilizing its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older WB250F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
36
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
89
focusing manually
high MP (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
Sigma fp L Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
weather proofing
features touch focus
high MP (61 megapixels)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
high MP (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
38
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sigma fp L
 Samsung WB250FSigma fp L
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB250F Sigma fp L
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-07 2021-03-25
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 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Number of lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
Physical 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 life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $2,499