Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Released February 2012
- Updated by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the WB800F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WB800F was released 12 months after the DP1 Merrill which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the WB800F grades against the DP1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
WB800F | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 12 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung WB800F
DP1 Merrill | WB800F | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1 Merrill
WB800F | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
See the Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB800F against the DP1 Merrill.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.
Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and DP1 Merrill.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB800F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB800F will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB800F should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
Samsung WB800F | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung WB800F | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | - |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 330 gr (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $1,250 |