Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The HZ10W was announced 3 years prior to the DP2 Merrill which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ10W grades versus the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W against the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and DP2 Merrill.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer you extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.