Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was brought out 5 years before the SD1 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-20 scores vs the SD1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 comes with outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-20 and the SD1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and SD1 Merrill is 58 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.