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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced 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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD1
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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB30F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the WB30F (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB30F was introduced 10 months later than the SD1 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB30F matches up vs the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 WB30F SD1 Merrill 
IntroducedJanuary 2013April 2012More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung WB30F

 SD1 Merrill WB30F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 WB30F SD1 Merrill 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F has physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WB30F and the SD1 Merrill.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and SD1 Merrill is 96 and 57 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and SD1 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB30F with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB30F will show more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger WB30F is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB30F
Street photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
weather proof
MP count good (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography features
43
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no liveview
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sigma SD1 Merrill
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung WB30FSigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB30F Sigma SD1 Merrill
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-04-10
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 790g (1.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots One One
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