Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung WB700 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The WB700 was launched 11 months later than the DP1x so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB700 grades vs the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB700 and Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WB700 versus the DP1x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and DP1x is 98 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and DP1x.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB700 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung WB700 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger WB700 provides an advantage in sensor technology.