Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Announced January 2013
- Superseded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST80 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the ST80 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ST80 was released 4 years prior to the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST80 grades against the DP3 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
ST80 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung ST80
DP3 Merrill | ST80 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
ST80 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
See the Samsung ST80 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST80 against the DP3 Merrill.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and DP3 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.
Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and DP3 Merrill.
Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST80 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will show more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged ST80 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Samsung ST80 | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung ST80 | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 75mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 118g (0.26 lb) | 330g (0.73 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 | ||
Battery model | BP70A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $249 | $1,353 |