Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD15

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The WB800F was released 2 years after the SD15 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB800F matches up versus the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F has got external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma SD15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WB800F and the SD15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and SD15 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and SD15.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB800F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB800F will give greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer WB800F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.