Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD14

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

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.

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

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.