Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung PL210 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the PL210 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was released 15 months prior to the SD1 Merrill making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the PL210 grades against the SD1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL210 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the PL210 vs the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and SD1 Merrill is 99 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PL210 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older PL210 will be behind in sensor technology.