Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP1s

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung WB700 and Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB700 was introduced 16 months after the DP1s making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB700 grades against the DP1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB700 and Sigma DP1s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB700 and the DP1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and DP1s is 98 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and DP1s.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB700 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB700 will produce extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent WB700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.