Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below is a complete review of the Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the WB210 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WB210 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB210 scores versus the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WB210 against the DP1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and DP1 Merrill is 94 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB210 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will render greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.