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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB850F was launched 23 months later than the DP2s which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the WB850F scores against the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sigma DP2s

 WB850F DP2s 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung WB850F

 DP2s WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP2s

 WB850F DP2s 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F enjoys outside 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 DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WB850F against the DP2s.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and DP2s is 91 and 86 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and DP2s.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB850F featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB850F will give more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB850F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2s Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung WB850FSigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB850F Sigma DP2s
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
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 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $940