Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP2

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The WB700 was manufactured 16 months after the DP2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB700 matches up vs the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 has got external 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) while the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB700 and the DP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and DP2 is 98 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and DP2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB700 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB700 will give you greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent WB700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.