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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD14

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB350F and Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The WB350F was launched 7 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB350F matches up versus the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sigma SD14

 WB350F SD14 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2006Fresher by 89 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k150kCrisper display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung WB350F

 SD14 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sigma SD14

 WB350F SD14 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB350F provides physical 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) and the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB350F compared to the SD14.

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and SD14.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB350F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB350F will produce more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger WB350F should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography details
Sigma SD14 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
Sigma SD14 Vlogging features
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sigma SD14
 Samsung WB350FSigma SD14
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB350F Sigma SD14
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-07 2006-09-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $260 $198