Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1x

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB850F was released 23 months after the DP1x which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB850F matches up versus the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB850F versus the DP1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and DP1x.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB850F because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB850F will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher WB850F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.