Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WB1100F was introduced 13 months after the DP3 Merrill making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB1100F matches up against the DP3 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F has exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB1100F compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and DP3 Merrill is 67 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB1100F with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB1100F will give you greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger WB1100F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.