Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung CL5 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The CL5 was released 3 years before the DP1 Merrill which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the CL5 scores vs the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL5 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the CL5 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and DP1 Merrill is 95 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.