Samsung WB30F vs Sigma fp

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB30F vs Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was revealed 7 years before the fp which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WB30F matches up versus the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F & Sigma fp. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F offers external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB30F vs Sigma fp in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB30F versus the fp.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and fp is 96 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and fp.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB30F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will deliver extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged WB30F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.