Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the WB850F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The WB850F was brought out at a similar time to the DP1 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB850F grades vs the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB850F and the DP1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and DP1 Merrill is 91 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB850F due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB850F will offer you greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.