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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was released 2 months after the DP3 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the DP3 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Galaxy Camera DP3 Merrill 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 DP3 Merrill Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Galaxy Camera DP3 Merrill 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the DP3 Merrill.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and DP3 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (300g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging highlights
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sigma DP3 Merrill
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-19 2013-01-08
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 area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 75mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $1,353