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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
62
Features
38
Overall
52

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB30F and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WB30F (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The WB30F was manufactured 13 months earlier than the DP2 Quattro which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB30F matches up vs the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WB30F DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung WB30F

 DP2 Quattro WB30F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WB30F DP2 Quattro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F features physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F and the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and DP2 Quattro is 96 and 70 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB30F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged WB30F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
69
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
59
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung WB30FSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB30F Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 45mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $931