Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WB750 was manufactured 3 years prior to the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB750 grades versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB750 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB750 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and DP2 Quattro is 93 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB750 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older WB750 will be behind in sensor tech.