Samsung WB700 vs Sigma fp L

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung WB700 and Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The WB700 was unveiled 11 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB700 matches up against the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB700 compared to the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and fp L is 98 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and fp L.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB700 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will result in greater detail having an extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged WB700 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.