Samsung WB50F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

The following is a complete review of the Samsung WB50F versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the WB50F (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The WB50F was launched 13 months after the DP3 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB50F matches up versus the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB50F versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WB50F vs the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and DP3 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and DP3 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB50F will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger WB50F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.