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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD1
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 PL210 SD1 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung PL210

 SD1 Merrill PL210 
AnnouncedApril 2012January 2011More recent by 15 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 PL210 SD1 Merrill 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

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

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography factors
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL210
Sports photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
26
decent MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
54
weather sealing
MP count decent (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography details
37
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL210
Vlogging with Sigma SD1 Merrill
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung PL210Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung PL210 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-04-10
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 790 grams (1.74 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $2,339