Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP1

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung WB1100F versus Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB1100F was announced 5 years after the DP1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB1100F grades vs the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WB1100F vs the DP1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and DP1 is 67 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and DP1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB1100F having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB1100F will deliver more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB1100F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.