Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung SL202 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SL202 was introduced 4 years before the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SL202 matches up against the DP1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 offers external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL202 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SL202 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and DP1 Merrill is 94 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL202 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SL202 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.