Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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55 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
Galaxy Camera | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
DP3 Merrill | Galaxy Camera |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma DP3 Merrill
Galaxy Camera | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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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 |