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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 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 SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Renewed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the WB30F (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB30F was manufactured 2 years after the SD1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB30F grades against the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sigma SD1

 WB30F SD1 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung WB30F

 SD1 WB30F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD1

 WB30F SD1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F has got physical 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 SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WB30F compared to the SD1.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and SD1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB30F featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB30F will give extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB30F will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
Sigma SD1 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
Sigma SD1 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
Sigma SD1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
weather proof
megapixel count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
9
no video
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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD1
 Samsung WB30FSigma SD1
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB30F Sigma SD1
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) -
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $2,339