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Samsung WB700 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Samsung WB700 vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sigma fp L

 WB700 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung WB700

 fp L WB700 
IntroducedMarch 2021December 2010Newer by 124 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k614kSharper display (+1486k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sigma fp L

 WB700 fp L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp L Portrait photography info
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
89
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB700
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
28
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
70
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
73
weather proof
provides focus via touch
great sensor resolution (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
38
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
great sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB700
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
38
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung WB700 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung WB700Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB700 Sigma fp L
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-12-28 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO - 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 427g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $2,499