Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the SH100 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The SH100 was launched 13 months prior to the DP2 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SH100 grades vs the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SH100 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and DP2 Merrill is 99 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SH100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SH100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.