Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB750 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the WB750 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WB750 was introduced 7 months prior to the SD1 Merrill which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB750 grades vs the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB750 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB750 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB750 compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and SD1 Merrill is 93 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB750 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB750 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.