Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB750 was brought out 3 years after the DP1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB750 matches up versus the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 has got external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB750 vs the DP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and DP1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB750 and DP1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB750 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB750 will deliver greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern WB750 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.