Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was released 15 months later than the SD1 Merrill making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and SD1 Merrill is 82 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and SD1 Merrill.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy NX to show greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.