Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Let's look closer at the Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX100 was brought out 17 months before the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX100 matches up against the DP1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX100 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and DP1 Merrill is 88 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.