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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(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
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 SL202 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung SL202

 DP2 Merrill SL202 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 SL202 DP2 Merrill 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography details
25
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging information
27
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung SL202Sigma DP2 Merrill
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