Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 24 months later than the DP2 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers external dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will offer more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.