Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Lets look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 7 months later than the DP1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the DP1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the DP1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP1 Merrill is 90 and 82 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will give you greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.