Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WB850F (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The WB850F was brought out 3 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB850F matches up against the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB850F has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB850F against the DP2 Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB850F because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older WB850F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.