Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we are matching up the Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the WB850F (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The WB850F was revealed at a similar time to the DP2 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB850F grades versus the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F offers outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB850F and the DP2 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and DP2 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB850F having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB850F will render extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.