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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(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
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Updated by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the WB850F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The WB850F was brought out at a similar time to the DP1 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB850F grades vs the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WB850F DP1 Merrill 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung WB850F

 DP1 Merrill WB850F 
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WB850F DP1 Merrill 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB850F versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB850F and the DP1 Merrill.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and DP1 Merrill is 91 and 82 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB850F due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB850F will offer you greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
Sports photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen ( inch)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
34
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung WB850FSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB850F Sigma DP1 Merrill
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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 SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $1,250