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Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung DV150F and Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the DV150F (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was revealed very close to the DP3 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DV150F matches up against the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 DV150F DP3 Merrill 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung DV150F

 DP3 Merrill DV150F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 DV150F DP3 Merrill 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has got external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the DV150F against the DP3 Merrill.

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and DP3 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and DP3 Merrill.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung DV150F will deliver extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography advice
36
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
54
megapixel count good (15MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Samsung DV150FSigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung DV150F Sigma DP3 Merrill
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 75mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $1,353