Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST100 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the ST100 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The ST100 was introduced 4 years before the DP3 Merrill which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST100 scores against the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ST100 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and DP3 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.