Clicky

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma SD1
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung WB2200F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The WB2200F was unveiled 22 months after the SD1 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB2200F grades vs the SD1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 WB2200F SD1 Merrill 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2012More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung WB2200F

 SD1 Merrill WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 WB2200F SD1 Merrill 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F offers physical measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB2200F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB2200F versus the SD1 Merrill.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and SD1 Merrill is 59 and 57 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB2200F using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB2200F will result in more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer WB2200F should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography advice
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
environment sealing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography info
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging factors
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (708g)
9
no video
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung WB2200FSigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sigma SD1 Merrill
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-01-07 2012-04-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 grams (1.56 lbs) 790 grams (1.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-1410 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $599 $2,339