Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
WB50F | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung WB50F
DP2 Merrill | WB50F | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sigma DP2 Merrill
WB50F | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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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 |