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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL70
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
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the SL720 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SL720 was unveiled 3 years before the DP1 Merrill which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SL720 matches up against the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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