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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2x 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 DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2x Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The WB850F was introduced 12 months after the DP2x and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WB850F matches up vs the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sigma DP2x

 WB850F DP2x 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung WB850F

 DP2x WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP2x

 WB850F DP2x 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WB850F compared to the DP2x.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and DP2x.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB850F having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB850F will provide you with greater detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher WB850F provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
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excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
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lighter than average (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
Sigma DP2x Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung WB850FSigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB850F Sigma DP2x
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash modes 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
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 280 gr (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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $699