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Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Older Model is Sigma SD1
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Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB150F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the WB150F (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB150F was manufactured 3 months before the SD1 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB150F matches up versus the SD1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 WB150F SD1 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung WB150F

 SD1 Merrill WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 WB150F SD1 Merrill 
ReleasedJanuary 2012April 2012Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F provides external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WB150F versus the SD1 Merrill.

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and SD1 Merrill is 93 and 57 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB150F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will offer extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
Sports photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
Travel photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
54
weather sealing
MP count good (15MP)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sigma SD1 Merrill
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung WB150FSigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB150F Sigma SD1 Merrill
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-04-10
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 790g (1.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $2,339