Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the PL120 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The PL120 was unveiled 15 months prior to the SD1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the PL120 scores versus the SD1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 against the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and SD1 Merrill is 99 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL120 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will show greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older PL120 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.