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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Replacement is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the WB50F (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was revealed 24 months later than the DP2 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB50F scores versus the DP2 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 WB50F DP2 Merrill 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung WB50F

 DP2 Merrill WB50F 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 WB50F DP2 Merrill 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB50F versus the DP2 Merrill.

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and DP2 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB50F having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB50F will render greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB50F is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB50F
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count decent (15MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung WB50FSigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB50F Sigma DP2 Merrill
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 50mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640x480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $931