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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL65
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL620 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable but the SL620 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SL620 was introduced 4 years prior to the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SL620 matches up versus the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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