Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here is a complete review of the Samsung ST65 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the ST65 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The ST65 was introduced 12 months prior to the DP1 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the ST65 grades versus the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST65 and the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and DP1 Merrill is 99 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST65 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer you more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older ST65 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.