Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the MV800 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The MV800 was released 5 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the MV800 matches up against the DP1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the MV800 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and DP1 Merrill is 97 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The MV800 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung MV800 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.