Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was unveiled 6 years before the DP3 Merrill and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the GX-20 matches up against the DP3 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 has got physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and DP3 Merrill is 58 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.