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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung SL30 and 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 significant gap among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SL30 was announced 4 years before the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL30 grades vs the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 SL30 DP1 Merrill 
Display dimension2.5""Larger display (+2.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung SL30

 DP1 Merrill SL30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 SL30 DP1 Merrill 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL30 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL30 and the DP1 Merrill.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and DP1 Merrill is 95 and 82 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL30 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide you with more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SL30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
25
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL30
Sports photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen ( inch)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging factors
25
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung SL30Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SL30 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Other name ES15 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches -
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/1500s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $93 $1,250