Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The HZ15W was introduced 3 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ15W scores against the DP2 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W and the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind in sensor technology.