Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD1

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very comparable but the WB850F (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The WB850F was unveiled 16 months later than the SD1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB850F grades versus the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB850F vs the SD1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and SD1 is 91 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and SD1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB850F using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB850F will provide more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer WB850F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.