Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WB800F (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The WB800F was released 13 months prior to the DP2 Quattro which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB800F grades against the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and DP2 Quattro is 92 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB800F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB800F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.