Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2012
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched January 2013
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
WB850F | DP3 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung WB850F
DP3 Merrill | WB850F | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Sharper screen (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP3 Merrill
WB850F | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung WB850F | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 75mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 330g (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $1,353 |