Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung WB700 versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB700 was announced within a month of the DP2x and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB700 scores versus the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB700 compared to the DP2x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and DP2x is 98 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and DP2x.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB700 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB700 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.