Samsung WB800F vs Sigma fp

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was revealed 7 years before the fp and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB800F grades against the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F and Sigma fp. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F provides outside 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 fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WB800F compared to the fp.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and fp.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB800F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will render more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WB800F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.