Samsung ST95 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung ST95 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the ST95 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The ST95 was announced 12 months before the DP1 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST95 grades versus the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST95 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST95 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ST95 and the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and DP1 Merrill is 99 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST95 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST95 will offer you greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ST95 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.