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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The WB850F was manufactured 2 years after the DP2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB850F scores vs the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sigma DP2

 WB850F DP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2009Newer by 28 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung WB850F

 DP2 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP2

 WB850F DP2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB850F provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB850F and the DP2.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and DP2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB850F due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB850F will show more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern WB850F should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography features
Sigma DP2 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP2
 Samsung WB850FSigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB850F Sigma DP2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2009-09-21
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $599 $649