Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here is a extended review of the Samsung WB1100F versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB1100F was brought out 24 months later than the DP2 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB1100F grades against the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F offers outside dimensions 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 DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB1100F and the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and DP2 Merrill is 67 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will offer greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern WB1100F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.