Samsung WB800F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the WB800F (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WB800F was revealed 10 months later than the SD1 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the WB800F scores vs the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB800F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WB800F versus the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and SD1 Merrill is 92 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB800F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB800F will give you greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB800F should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.