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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2s Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB800F was launched 2 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB800F grades versus the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sigma DP2s

 WB800F DP2s 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung WB800F

 DP2s WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP2s

 WB800F DP2s 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F features exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB800F compared to the DP2s.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and DP2s.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB800F due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung WB800F will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger WB800F will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography information
Sigma DP2s Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (218g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung WB800FSigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB800F Sigma DP2s
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $940