Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Refreshed by Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Released April 2012
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD1
Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX10 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX10 was brought out 24 months prior to the SD1 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX10 matches up versus the SD1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
NX10 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung NX10
SD1 Merrill | NX10 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | April 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
NX10 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX10 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX10 against the SD1 Merrill.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and SD1 Merrill is 80 and 57 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and SD1 Merrill.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older NX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-04-07 | 2012-04-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIM Engine | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 790 gr (1.74 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $626 | $2,339 |