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Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma SD14
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Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sigma SD15

 WB700 SD15 
AnnouncedDecember 2010February 2010More recent by 11 months
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung WB700

 SD15 WB700 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sigma SD15

 WB700 SD15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Street photography highlights
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB700
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
70
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
42
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography details
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging info
Sigma SD15 Vlogging info
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
9
can't record video
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Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung WB700Sigma SD15
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB700 Sigma SD15
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-12-28 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO - 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $1,500