Samsung WB30F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung WB30F versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the WB30F (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB30F was unveiled 12 months after the DP2 Merrill which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB30F matches up versus the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Samsung WB30F versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WB30F against the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB30F using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB30F will deliver more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher WB30F is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.