Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung WB50F and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the WB50F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The WB50F was brought out 24 months later than the DP1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB50F grades versus the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB50F and Sigma DP1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB50F against the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB50F featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB50F will offer extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WB50F is going to have an edge in sensor tech.