Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's look more closely at the Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the PL200 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The PL200 was unveiled 20 months prior to the SD1 Merrill which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PL200 scores versus the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the PL200 compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and SD1 Merrill is 94 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PL200 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will offer you more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.