Samsung WB850F vs Sigma fp

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The WB850F was manufactured 8 years earlier than the fp which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB850F grades versus the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F and Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WB850F vs the fp.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and fp.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB850F because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp will show more detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged WB850F will be behind in sensor innovation.