Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP1x

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The WB1100F was launched 3 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WB1100F scores vs the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F features outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F compared to the DP1x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and DP1x is 67 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB1100F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB1100F will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger WB1100F provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.