Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL50
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Announced February 2012
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Successor is Sigma DP3 Merrill

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

The SL202 was launched 4 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SL202 matches up against the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
SL202 | DP2 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung SL202
DP2 Merrill | SL202 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
SL202 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SL202 and the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and DP2 Merrill.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL202 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung SL202 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Also Known as | PL50 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 50mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640x480 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 330 gr (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $140 | $931 |