Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was announced 5 years before the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX-20 matches up against the DP1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 provides physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 against the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and DP1 Merrill is 58 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged GX-20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.