Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Its time to look closer at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was announced 6 years prior to the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX-10 matches up vs the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 provides outer dimensions 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 DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-10 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and DP2 Merrill is 59 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sigma DP2 Merrill to render more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.