Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a complete review of the Samsung WB2200F and Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The WB2200F was launched 3 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB2200F grades against the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB2200F and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB2200F and Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB2200F and the DP1x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and DP1x is 59 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and DP1x.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB2200F because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB2200F will show more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB2200F should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.