Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung ST600 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the ST600 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST600 was introduced 3 years prior to the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST600 matches up vs the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST600 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ST600 against the DP1 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and DP1 Merrill is 95 and 82 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST600 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide you with more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older ST600 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.