Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Lets look more closely at the Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL30 was unveiled 4 years prior to the DP3 Merrill which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL30 matches up vs the DP3 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SL30 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and DP3 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and DP3 Merrill.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will give you greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.