Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung WB2200F versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The WB2200F was introduced 24 months later than the DP2 Merrill making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB2200F scores versus the DP2 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB2200F & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB2200F versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WB2200F compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and DP2 Merrill is 59 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB2200F having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung WB2200F will give you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger WB2200F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.