Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB850F was unveiled 3 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB850F matches up vs the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F has got outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB850F compared to the DP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and DP1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and DP1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB850F using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung WB850F will provide more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent WB850F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.