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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The WB800F was unveiled 6 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB800F matches up versus the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sigma SD14

 WB800F SD14 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2006Fresher by 77 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k150kCrisper display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung WB800F

 SD14 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sigma SD14

 WB800F SD14 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F offers external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB800F against the SD14.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and SD14 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and SD14.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB800F with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB800F will resolve extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern WB800F provides an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
Sigma SD14 Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
9
no video recording
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sigma SD14
 Samsung WB800FSigma SD14
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB800F Sigma SD14
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2006-09-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $198