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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Updated by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Photography Glossary

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 PL200 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung PL200

 DP2 Merrill PL200 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 PL200 DP2 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL200
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography info
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography factors
37
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
55
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung PL200Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung PL200 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 50mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs -
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640x480
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $931