Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was unveiled 7 years earlier than the DP1 Merrill which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX-1S grades against the DP1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S provides external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S vs the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and DP1 Merrill is 68 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma DP1 Merrill to give more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor tech.