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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WB750 DP1 Merrill 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung WB750

 DP1 Merrill WB750 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WB750 DP1 Merrill 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

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

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
good MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small ( inches)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB750
Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung WB750Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB750 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-01 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4096 x 3072 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $339 $1,250