Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the PL210 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The PL210 was revealed 13 months before the DP1 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the PL210 grades versus the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL210 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the PL210 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and DP1 Merrill is 99 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL210 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.