Samsung WB850F vs Sigma fp L

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB850F vs Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The WB850F was revealed 10 years before the fp L and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB850F scores against the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F comes with 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 fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB850F versus the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and fp L.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB850F using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp L will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older WB850F will be behind in sensor technology.