Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung ST93 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the ST93 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The ST93 was brought out 20 months earlier than the DP3 Merrill making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST93 grades versus the DP3 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST93 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 has 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) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ST93 against the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and DP3 Merrill is 97 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST93 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST93 will offer greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older ST93 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.