Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD10
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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed March 2004
- Previous Model is Sigma SD9
- Successor is Sigma SD14

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

The WB30F was launched 8 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the WB30F scores against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sigma SD10
WB30F | SD10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2004 | Newer by 108 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper screen (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung WB30F
SD10 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD10
WB30F | SD10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F against the SD10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and SD10 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and SD10.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB30F due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB30F will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent WB30F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung WB30F | Sigma SD10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2004-03-19 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to 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 | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.8" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 950 gr (2.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $180 | $198 |