Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL620 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the SL620 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The SL620 was launched 4 years prior to the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL620 scores versus the DP2 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL620 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL620 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL620 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.