Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung WB30F versus Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was unveiled 3 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB30F scores versus the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB30F and the DP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and DP2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and DP2.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB30F with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung WB30F will resolve greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent WB30F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.