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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Updated by Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 SL620 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung SL620

 DP2 Merrill SL620 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 SL620 DP2 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography details
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count good (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography info
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Merrill
24
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung SL620Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SL620 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Otherwise known as PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 50mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640x480
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $931