Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB210 versus Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The WB210 was released 23 months after the DP2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB210 scores against the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB210 versus Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WB210 compared to the DP2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and DP2 is 94 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and DP2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB210 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung WB210 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern WB210 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.