Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was introduced within a month of the DP3 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX2F grades against the DP3 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX2F versus the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and DP3 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will resolve greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.