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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma SD14
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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sigma SD15

 WB50F SD15 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung WB50F

 SD15 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sigma SD15

 WB50F SD15 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography features
Sigma SD15 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
Sigma SD15 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
Sigma SD15 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
9
no video
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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sigma SD15
 Samsung WB50FSigma SD15
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB50F Sigma SD15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $1,500