Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung WB30F and Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WB30F was brought out 24 months later than the DP2x making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB30F matches up versus the DP2x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F provides external 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) while the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB30F and Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB30F against the DP2x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and DP2x.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB30F because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB30F will offer extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB30F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.