Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung ST700 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the ST700 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST700 was launched 15 months before the SD1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST700 matches up versus the SD1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST700 and Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ST700 against the SD1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and SD1 Merrill is 99 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST700 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST700 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ST700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.