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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Later Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was manufactured 7 years before the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX-1S scores against the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 GX-1S DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung GX-1S

 DP2 Merrill GX-1S 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2006More modern by 73 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kSharper display (+710k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 GX-1S DP2 Merrill 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S features outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1S versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S against the DP2 Merrill.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and DP2 Merrill is 68 and 83 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sigma DP2 Merrill to provide more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (605 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography features
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
44
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography advice
52
lighter than others (605 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
54
MP count good (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging features
9
no video recording
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung GX-1SSigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-1S Sigma DP2 Merrill
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2006-01-16 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 50mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640x480
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $850 $931