Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-10 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was revealed 6 years prior to the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX-10 grades against the SD1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 features outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX-10 and the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and SD1 Merrill is 59 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and SD1 Merrill.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sigma SD1 Merrill to give you more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.