Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.