Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD15

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was unveiled 2 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB30F matches up against the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F has got outside 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 SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F against the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and SD15.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB30F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung WB30F will provide you with greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WB30F should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.