Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable but the PL200 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The PL200 was introduced 18 months prior to the DP2 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the PL200 matches up against the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the PL200 against the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL200 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will show greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older PL200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.