Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP1

Lets look closer at the Samsung WB2200F versus Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The WB2200F was released 5 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB2200F grades versus the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB2200F and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F comes with external measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB2200F compared to the DP1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and DP1 is 59 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and DP1.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB2200F because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung WB2200F will give greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.