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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Revealed September 2011
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Renewed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the WB750 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WB750 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the DP2 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB750 grades versus the DP2 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 WB750 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung WB750

 DP2 Merrill WB750 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 WB750 DP2 Merrill 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB750 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB750 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and DP2 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB750 and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB750 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB750
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB750
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Merrill
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung WB750Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB750 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-01 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4096 x 3072 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 50mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 640x480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $339 $931