Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung WB350F versus Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The WB350F was launched 5 years after the DP1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB350F grades against the DP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB350F versus Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB350F versus the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and DP1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB350F will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB350F provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.