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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB250F versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the WB250F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WB250F was introduced 12 months later than the DP1 Merrill so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB250F matches up versus the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WB250F DP1 Merrill 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung WB250F

 DP1 Merrill WB250F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WB250F DP1 Merrill 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB250F compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and DP1 Merrill is 93 and 82 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB250F using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer WB250F provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography features
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography info
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (")
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung WB250FSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB250F Sigma DP1 Merrill
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 226g (0.50 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $1,250