Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD15

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung WB700 and Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB700 was launched 11 months later than the SD15 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB700 scores versus the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 has got exterior 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) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB700 and the SD15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and SD15 is 98 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB700 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung WB700 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent WB700 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.