Samsung WB50F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB50F and Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the WB50F (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB50F was announced 22 months after the SD1 Merrill which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB50F grades against the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB50F and Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB50F against the SD1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and SD1 Merrill is 92 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and SD1 Merrill.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB50F will give you greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB50F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.