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Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB2200F was brought out 13 months after the DP3 Merrill which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB2200F grades against the DP3 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 WB2200F DP3 Merrill 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung WB2200F

 DP3 Merrill WB2200F 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 WB2200F DP3 Merrill 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F has outer dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements 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 WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB2200F compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and DP3 Merrill is 59 and 83 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB2200F due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB2200F will offer you more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer WB2200F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Street photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (708g)
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (75mm)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography details
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (708g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
resolution is good (15MP)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
55
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (75mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging information
25
rather wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (708 grams)
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Samsung WB2200FSigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sigma DP3 Merrill
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 75mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 grams (1.56 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-1410 -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $1,353