Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sigma DP1x
WB800F | DP1x | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2010 | More modern by 36 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung WB800F
DP1x | WB800F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1x
WB800F | DP1x | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Samsung WB800F | Sigma DP1x | |
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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 |