Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD10

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB700 was unveiled 6 years after the SD10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB700 matches up versus the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 and Sigma SD10. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB700 against the SD10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and SD10 is 98 and 54 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB700 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB700 will offer more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer WB700 will have an advantage in sensor technology.