Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST150F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the ST150F (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was unveiled 10 months after the SD1 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST150F grades versus the SD1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F has exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST150F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST150F compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and SD1 Merrill is 96 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST150F having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung ST150F will result in more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ST150F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.