Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a thorough overview of the Samsung WB50F versus Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB50F was brought out 3 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB50F grades versus the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F has outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB50F versus Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WB50F versus the DP1x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and DP1x.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB50F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB50F will deliver greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher WB50F is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.