Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
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- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Replaced the Sigma SD1
Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
WB750 | SD1 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung WB750
SD1 Merrill | WB750 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | September 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
WB750 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung WB750 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Samsung WB750 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung WB750 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-09-01 | 2012-04-10 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4096 x 3072 | 4800 x 3200 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 790 grams (1.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $339 | $2,339 |