Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Other Name is ES55
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Released April 2012
- Superseded the Sigma SD1
Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung SL102 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SL102 was released 4 years before the SD1 Merrill which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL102 scores vs the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL102 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
SL102 | SD1 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung SL102
SD1 Merrill | SL102 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 39 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
SL102 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung SL102 and Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SL102 against the SD1 Merrill.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and SD1 Merrill is 96 and 57 respectively.
Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and SD1 Merrill.
All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL102 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung SL102 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Otherwise known as | ES55 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2012-04-10 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4800 x 3200 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) | 790 gr (1.74 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $130 | $2,339 |