Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Samsung WB1100F and Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.