Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the WB750 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WB750 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB750 matches up vs the DP1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB750 against the DP1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and DP1 Merrill is 93 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB750 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.