Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the WB800F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The WB800F was released 12 months after the DP1 Merrill which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the WB800F grades against the DP1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB800F against the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB800F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB800F will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB800F should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.