Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was launched 3 years after the DP2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB800F scores versus the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB800F & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB800F versus the DP2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and DP2 is 92 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and DP2.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB800F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung WB800F will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger WB800F should have an edge in sensor innovation.