Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the ST150F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was launched 12 months later than the DP1 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST150F grades against the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST150F against the DP1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and DP1 Merrill is 96 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST150F due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST150F will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher ST150F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.