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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD10 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 SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WB850F was revealed 7 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB850F matches up against the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sigma SD10

 WB850F SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2004More recent by 96 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution614k130kSharper display (+484k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung WB850F

 SD10 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sigma SD10

 WB850F SD10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WB850F and the SD10.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and SD10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and SD10.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB850F with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB850F will offer you more detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher WB850F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low MP (3MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sigma SD10
 Samsung WB850FSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB850F Sigma SD10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-09 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 950g (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $599 $198