Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 13 months later than the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera scores against the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and DP1 Merrill is 90 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will show more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.