Samsung WB750 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB750 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

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.

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

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.