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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Later Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 7 months later than the DP2 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP2 Merrill 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012Fresher by 7 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 DP2 Merrill Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP2 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the DP2 Merrill.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will produce extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography info
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
decent MP (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography info
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging highlights
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sigma DP2 Merrill
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution - 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 50mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640x480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $606 $931