Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST6500 was released 12 months prior to the DP1 Merrill so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST6500 grades versus the DP1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST6500 against the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and DP1 Merrill is 99 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung ST6500 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.