Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15
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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma SD14
Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WB350F (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WB350F was revealed 3 years after the SD15 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB350F matches up versus the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sigma SD15
WB350F | SD15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 48 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung WB350F
SD15 | WB350F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sigma SD15
WB350F | SD15 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F has physical dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WB350F against the SD15.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and SD15 is 90 and 59 respectively.
Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and SD15.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB350F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB350F will show more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger WB350F provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Samsung WB350F | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung WB350F | Sigma SD15 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $260 | $1,500 |