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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • New Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the DV300F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV300F was unveiled at a similar time to the DP1 Merrill and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DV300F grades vs the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 DV300F DP1 Merrill 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung DV300F

 DP1 Merrill DV300F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 DV300F DP1 Merrill 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the DV300F and the DP1 Merrill.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and DP1 Merrill is 96 and 82 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung DV300F will provide greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (133g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
54
megapixel count decent (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung DV300FSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung DV300F Sigma DP1 Merrill
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-02 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches -
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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
Battery ID BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $1,250