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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sigma SD15

 WB350F SD15 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung WB350F

 SD15 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sigma SD15

 WB350F SD15 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame 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).

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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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and SD15 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography details
Sigma SD15 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (276 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
Sigma SD15 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sigma SD15
 Samsung WB350FSigma SD15
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