Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung EX2F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was released 9 months later than the SD1 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 SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX2F matches up against the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F features outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX2F compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and SD1 Merrill is 90 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX2F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.