Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL170 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the PL170 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The PL170 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the DP3 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the PL170 grades vs the DP3 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL170 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung PL170 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL170 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the PL170 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and DP3 Merrill is 99 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL170 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung PL170 will resolve more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older PL170 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.