Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP1

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung WB700 and Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WB700 was unveiled 2 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB700 scores against the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 features outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB700 and Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB700 compared to the DP1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and DP1 is 98 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and DP1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB700 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung WB700 will give you greater detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern WB700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.