Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the WB250F (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The WB250F was revealed about the same time to the DP3 Merrill and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB250F scores versus the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F has got external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB250F compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and DP3 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and DP3 Merrill.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB250F having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will produce greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.