Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung ST65 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the ST65 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ST65 was launched 12 months before the DP2 Merrill so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST65 scores vs the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST65 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 has outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ST65 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and DP2 Merrill is 99 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and DP2 Merrill.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST65 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will render extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ST65 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.