Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the DV150F (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV150F was launched 12 months later than the DP2 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DV150F scores against the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV150F because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung DV150F will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher DV150F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.