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Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Updated by Sigma DP2s
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung WB1100F and Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was released 4 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB1100F scores vs the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sigma DP2

 WB1100F DP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2009Fresher by 53 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung WB1100F

 DP2 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sigma DP2

 WB1100F DP2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB1100F vs the DP2.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and DP2 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and DP2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB1100F will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB1100F should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
Street photography with Sigma DP2
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (512 grams)
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (280g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Sports photography factors
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Travel photography highlights
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (512g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Vlogging highlights
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (512g)
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sigma DP2
 Samsung WB1100FSigma DP2
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sigma DP2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2009-09-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash options - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 grams (1.13 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $649