Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the ST150F (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was introduced 12 months later than the DP2 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST150F scores versus the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST150F compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST150F having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST150F will give extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern ST150F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.