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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung ST100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the ST100 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST100 matches up against the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 ST100 DP2 Merrill 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k920kCrisper display (+232k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung ST100

 DP2 Merrill ST100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 ST100 DP2 Merrill 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ST100 against the DP2 Merrill.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and DP2 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give you extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography factors
60
features touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
54
megapixel count decent (15MP)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography details
37
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Merrill
29
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (155g)
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung ST100Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST100 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 50mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640x480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $931