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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2008
  • New Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sigma DP1

 WB750 DP1 
RevealedSeptember 2011May 2008Newer by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung WB750

 DP1 WB750 

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP1

 WB750 DP1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

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

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (13MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB750
Street photography with Sigma DP1
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (270g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography details
Sigma DP1 Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than average (270 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung WB750Sigma DP1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB750 Sigma DP1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-01 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4096 x 3072 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash options On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $339 $566