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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD1
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung WB250F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the WB250F (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was manufactured 10 months after the SD1 Merrill which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB250F matches up against the SD1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 WB250F SD1 Merrill 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2012Newer by 10 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung WB250F

 SD1 Merrill WB250F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 WB250F SD1 Merrill 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB250F vs the SD1 Merrill.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and SD1 Merrill is 93 and 57 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and SD1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB250F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will give more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher WB250F provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging info
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
9
no video
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung WB250FSigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB250F Sigma SD1 Merrill
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-04-10
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 790 grams (1.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $2,339