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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB800F was released 2 years after the DP1x which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB800F matches up against the DP1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sigma DP1x

 WB800F DP1x 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung WB800F

 DP1x WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1x

 WB800F DP1x 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F offers external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB800F against the DP1x.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and DP1x.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB800F because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung WB800F will give you more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB800F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography features
Sigma DP1x Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (250g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
Sigma DP1x Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competitors (250g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
35
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
25
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung WB800FSigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB800F Sigma DP1x
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/4.0
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $574