Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

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).

Examine the Samsung WB30F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.