Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the PL200 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL200 was brought out 3 years earlier than the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the PL200 matches up versus the DP3 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 offers outer measurements 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 DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the PL200 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and DP3 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL200 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will result in more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.