Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung DV150F and Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the DV150F (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was manufactured 10 months after the SD1 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the DV150F grades versus the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F features outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV150F and Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DV150F vs the SD1 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and SD1 Merrill is 96 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and SD1 Merrill.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung DV150F will render more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher DV150F will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.