Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the MV800 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The MV800 was announced 5 months earlier than the DP2 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the MV800 scores vs the DP2 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 has got exterior measurements 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 DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung MV800 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the MV800 and the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and DP2 Merrill is 97 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and DP2 Merrill.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung MV800 will result in extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.