Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The WB2200F was brought out 13 months after the DP3 Merrill which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB2200F grades against the DP3 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB2200F & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F has outer 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 DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB2200F compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and DP3 Merrill is 59 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB2200F due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB2200F will offer you more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer WB2200F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.