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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed April 2011
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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 ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable but the ST93 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The ST93 was launched 9 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST93 matches up against the DP1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 ST93 DP1 Merrill 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung ST93

 DP1 Merrill ST93 
RevealedFebruary 2012April 2011Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 ST93 DP1 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ST93 and the DP1 Merrill.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and DP1 Merrill is 97 and 82 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST93 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung ST93 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ST93 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography features
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST93
Sports photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
27
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography info
70
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
54
megapixel count decent (15MP)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small ( inches)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging advice
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung ST93Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST93 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-04-20 2012-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
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 Overall 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 shooting
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $1,250