Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung EX2F versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was brought out 11 months after the DP2 Merrill which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX2F grades vs the DP2 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F has external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Samsung EX2F versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX2F against the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX2F due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will deliver greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX2F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.