Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1s

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung WB350F and Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The WB350F was brought out 4 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB350F grades against the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB350F & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F has outside measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB350F and the DP1s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and DP1s.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB350F because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB350F will deliver more detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB350F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.