Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 17 months after the DP1 Merrill making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the DP1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX and the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and DP1 Merrill is 82 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy NX to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX will have a benefit in sensor tech.