Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was announced 12 months before the DP1 Merrill so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST30 scores vs the DP1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 has got external measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST30 and the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and DP1 Merrill is 98 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST30 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will show greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older ST30 will be behind in sensor innovation.