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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(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
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 NX10 SD1 Merrill 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung NX10

 SD1 Merrill NX10 
ReleasedApril 2012April 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 NX10 SD1 Merrill 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and SD1 Merrill is 80 and 57 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography details
52
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
61
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography highlights
63
good battery power (400 shots)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (499g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
54
weather proof
good resolution (15MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography information
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
24
comes with face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung NX10Sigma SD1 Merrill
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