Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Lets look closer at the Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the DV150F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was introduced 12 months later than the DP1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the DV150F matches up versus the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has exterior measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DV150F versus the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and DP1 Merrill is 96 and 82 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV150F with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung DV150F will produce greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern DV150F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.