Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1x

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The WB350F was revealed 3 years after the DP1x which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB350F scores vs the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F provides physical measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB350F vs the DP1x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and DP1x.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB350F using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB350F will show extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern WB350F will have a benefit in sensor innovation.