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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was introduced 24 months after the DP2x making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB800F grades vs the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sigma DP2x

 WB800F DP2x 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung WB800F

 DP2x WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP2x

 WB800F DP2x 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F has got outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB800F versus the DP2x.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and DP2x is 92 and 86 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB800F with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB800F will show extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent WB800F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2x Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung WB800FSigma DP2x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB800F Sigma DP2x
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $699