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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sigma DP1x

 WB50F DP1x 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung WB50F

 DP1x WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sigma DP1x

 WB50F DP1x 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

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

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
37
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
Sigma DP1x Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
Sigma DP1x Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung WB50FSigma DP1x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB50F Sigma DP1x
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/4.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $574