Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD14

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung WB850F and Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The WB850F was unveiled 5 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the WB850F matches up against the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB850F and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB850F has outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB850F and Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WB850F compared to the SD14.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and SD14 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and SD14.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB850F having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB850F will deliver greater detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB850F provides an advantage in sensor innovation.