Samsung WB850F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here, we are matching up the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the WB850F (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The WB850F was announced 3 months before the SD1 Merrill which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB850F grades against the SD1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB850F has outside 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 SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB850F against the SD1 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and SD1 Merrill is 91 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and SD1 Merrill.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB850F using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung WB850F will give more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.