Samsung WB700 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung WB700 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the WB700 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The WB700 was revealed 13 months prior to the DP2 Merrill making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB700 grades versus the DP2 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB700 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WB700 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and DP2 Merrill is 98 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB700 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will show greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older WB700 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.