Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1x

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB800F was released 2 years after the DP1x which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB800F matches up against the DP1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F offers external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB800F against the DP1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and DP1x.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB800F because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung WB800F will give you more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB800F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.