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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(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
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WB800F DP1 Merrill 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung WB800F

 DP1 Merrill WB800F 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WB800F DP1 Merrill 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
Travel photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen ( inch)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung WB800FSigma DP1 Merrill
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