Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP2

Here, we are comparing the Samsung WB2200F and Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The WB2200F was announced 4 years after the DP2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB2200F matches up versus the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB2200F and Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB2200F provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WB2200F and the DP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and DP2 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and DP2.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB2200F using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB2200F will give you more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB2200F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.