Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Lets look closer at the Samsung SL102 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SL102 was brought out 4 years prior to the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL102 grades versus the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL102 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL102 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL102 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will show more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SL102 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.