Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD1

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the WB700 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WB700 was unveiled 4 months later than the SD1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB700 grades vs the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 offers exterior 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 SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB700 and the SD1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and SD1 is 98 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and SD1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB700 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma SD1 will give you greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.