Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-10 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-10 matches up vs the DP3 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 provides outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 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).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GX-10 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and DP3 Merrill is 59 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and DP3 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sigma DP3 Merrill to produce greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.