Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The WB700 was released 11 months after the DP2s so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB700 grades vs the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB700 compared to the DP2s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and DP2s is 98 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB700 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB700 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB700 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.