Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung WB2200F versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WB2200F was launched 24 months later than the DP1 Merrill making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB2200F scores vs the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB2200F & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F has external dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB2200F versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB2200F and the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and DP1 Merrill is 59 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB2200F because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB2200F will show greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent WB2200F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.