Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung WB30F versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the WB30F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was manufactured 12 months after the DP1 Merrill which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB30F grades versus the DP1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB30F compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and DP1 Merrill is 96 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB30F due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung WB30F will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher WB30F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.