Samsung ST95 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung ST95 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the ST95 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST95 was unveiled 24 months before the DP3 Merrill making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST95 grades against the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST95 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Samsung ST95 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ST95 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and DP3 Merrill is 99 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and DP3 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST95 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST95 will produce more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ST95 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.