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Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung WB150F and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the WB150F (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The WB150F was revealed 12 months prior to the DP3 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB150F grades vs the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 WB150F DP3 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung WB150F

 DP3 Merrill WB150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 WB150F DP3 Merrill 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F comes with external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB150F vs the DP3 Merrill.

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and DP3 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB150F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will result in more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older WB150F will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (75mm)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
Landscape photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (75mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Samsung WB150FSigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB150F Sigma DP3 Merrill
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 75mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $230 $1,353