Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung WB50F and Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The WB50F was manufactured 4 years after the DP2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB50F grades against the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F features external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB50F and Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F vs the DP2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and DP2 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and DP2.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB50F will offer you extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern WB50F provides a benefit in sensor technology.