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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP3 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
  • Released August 2012
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 4 months prior to the DP3 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP3 Merrill 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 DP3 Merrill Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution920k0kClearer display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP3 Merrill 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the DP3 Merrill.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP3 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP3 Merrill.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography factors
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count good (15MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography advice
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging features
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sigma DP3 Merrill
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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
Peak resolution - 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 75mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
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 feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $606 $1,353