Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2s

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was manufactured 3 years after the DP2s which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WB50F grades versus the DP2s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F features physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WB50F against the DP2s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and DP2s.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB50F due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB50F will give greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB50F will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.