Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The WB800F was introduced 4 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB800F matches up versus the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB800F & Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F offers physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WB800F versus the DP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and DP1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB800F having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB800F will give you greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WB800F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.