Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD14

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung WB700 and Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB700 was revealed 4 years after the SD14 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB700 scores against the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 offers external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB700 and Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB700 versus the SD14.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and SD14 is 98 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and SD14.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB700 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB700 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB700 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.