Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the WB850F (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB850F was launched 12 months earlier than the DP3 Merrill which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB850F matches up against the DP3 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB850F and the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and DP3 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB850F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB850F will provide more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged WB850F will be behind in sensor technology.