Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX mini and Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the NX mini (1") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The NX mini was announced 24 months later than the SD1 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX mini grades against the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX mini and Sigma SD1 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX mini versus the SD1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and SD1 Merrill is 93 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and SD1 Merrill.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX mini using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will offer more detail with its extra 5.5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX mini provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.