Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Galaxy Camera 3G | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | February 2012 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen size | 4.8" | 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 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 0k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2 Merrill
Galaxy Camera 3G | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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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 |