Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB210 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the WB210 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The WB210 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the DP2 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB210 matches up against the DP2 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB210 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB210 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will deliver extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.