Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP1

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The WB30F was manufactured 4 years after the DP1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB30F grades vs the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WB30F versus the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and DP1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB30F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung WB30F will resolve more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher WB30F provides an advantage in sensor technology.