Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ST6500 was manufactured 24 months before the DP3 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ST6500 grades vs the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST6500 compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and DP3 Merrill is 99 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung ST6500 will give greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older ST6500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.