Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL202 was revealed 4 years before the DP3 Merrill which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL202 grades versus the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 provides external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL202 and the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and DP3 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL202 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer you greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.