Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB210 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the WB210 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The WB210 was launched 8 months prior to the SD1 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WB210 grades vs the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB210 and Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB210 versus the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and SD1 Merrill is 94 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB210 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will produce more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.