Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The WB700 was brought out 4 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB700 matches up against the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. 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) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB700 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and DP2 Quattro is 98 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB700 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older WB700 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.