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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma fp

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma fp 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma fp Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB50F versus Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The WB50F was introduced 6 years before the fp which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB50F grades versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sigma fp

 WB50F fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung WB50F

 fp WB50F 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2014More modern by 67 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sigma fp

 WB50F fp 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB50F against the fp.

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and fp.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB50F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will deliver more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged WB50F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
37
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
has manual focus
great megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
Sigma fp Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
Sigma fp Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
78
environment proofing
comes with focus by touch
great megapixels (25MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
great megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
37
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sigma fp
 Samsung WB50FSigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB50F Sigma fp
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $2,050