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Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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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.

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The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 ST80 DP3 Merrill 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung ST80

 DP3 Merrill ST80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 ST80 DP3 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST80
Street photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography information
62
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
decent MP (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography details
39
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging details
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Samsung ST80Sigma DP3 Merrill
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