Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the WB700 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The WB700 was announced 15 months earlier than the SD1 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB700 grades against the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB700 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB700 against the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and SD1 Merrill is 98 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB700 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will deliver extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged WB700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.