Samsung ST95 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST95 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the ST95 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The ST95 was released 12 months before the DP2 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST95 matches up against the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST95 provides physical measurements 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 DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST95 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST95 and the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and DP2 Merrill is 99 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST95 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST95 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST95 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.