Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 6 months later than the DP3 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides external 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 DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and DP3 Merrill is 82 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy NX to give you more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.