Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX10 was unveiled 3 years before the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX10 scores vs the DP3 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX10 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and DP3 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older NX10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.