Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung WB30F versus Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was unveiled 2 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB30F matches up against the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F provides physical 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) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB30F versus Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB30F compared to the DP1x.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and DP1x is 96 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and DP1x.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB30F with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB30F will provide you with more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher WB30F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.