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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was released 6 years before the DP1 Merrill which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX-10 matches up against the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 GX-10 DP1 Merrill 
Display size2.5""Larger display (+2.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung GX-10

 DP1 Merrill GX-10 
RevealedFebruary 2012September 2006Newer by 65 months
Display resolution920k210kSharper display (+710k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 GX-10 DP1 Merrill 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 features outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 against the DP1 Merrill.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and DP1 Merrill is 59 and 82 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sigma DP1 Merrill to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography info
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
48
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
Travel photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
49
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
54
MP count good (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small ( inches)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging info
9
no video
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung GX-10Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-09-21 2012-02-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Max aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches -
Resolution of display 210k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card -
Card slots One One
Retail price $850 $1,250