Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The WB50F was brought out 3 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB50F scores versus the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F features exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB50F and the SD15.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and SD15 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and SD15.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB50F because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB50F will deliver more detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB50F should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.