Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1s

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was announced 3 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB800F scores against the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F features outer 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) whilst the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB800F versus the DP1s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and DP1s is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and DP1s.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB800F using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB800F will result in greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent WB800F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.