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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Samsung WB850F front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 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
  • Released January 2012
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 WB850F DP3 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung WB850F

 DP3 Merrill WB850F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 WB850F DP3 Merrill 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
Portrait photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (75mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
Landscape photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (75mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Samsung WB850FSigma DP3 Merrill
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