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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
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
  • Released February 2012
  • New Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was launched 7 years earlier than the DP1 Merrill which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1L grades against the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 GX-1L DP1 Merrill 
Display dimensions2.5""Larger display (+2.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung GX-1L

 DP1 Merrill GX-1L 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2006Newer by 72 months
Display resolution920k210kClearer display (+710k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 GX-1L DP1 Merrill 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L and the DP1 Merrill.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and DP1 Merrill is 69 and 82 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma DP1 Merrill to give more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography details
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (570 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography factors
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
48
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography info
52
lighter than average (570g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen ( inch)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
9
no video
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung GX-1LSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sigma DP1 Merrill
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2006-02-24 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 surface area 369.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch -
Screen resolution 210k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 grams (1.26 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 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
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $1,250