Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 7 months after the DP1 Merrill which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP1 Merrill is 90 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G provides an edge in sensor tech.