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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 ST65 DP1 Merrill 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung ST65

 DP1 Merrill ST65 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 ST65 DP1 Merrill 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

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

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography details
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST65
Sports photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography details
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
54
decent megapixels (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography information
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging info
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung ST65Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST65 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2012-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Max aperture - f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse feature
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $1,250