Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB1100F versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The WB1100F was revealed 24 months later than the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB1100F matches up versus the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F versus the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and DP1 Merrill is 67 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB1100F with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB1100F will render extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WB1100F will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.