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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
55
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 NX100 DP1 Merrill 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung NX100

 DP1 Merrill NX100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012September 2010More modern by 17 months
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 NX100 DP1 Merrill 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

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

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography factors
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography highlights
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography information
60
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect AF
47
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
66
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
resolution is good (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
53
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (")
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
31
built in image stabilization
has face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
21
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung NX100Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX100 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2012-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe Engine Dual TRUE II engine
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 15 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Max aperture - f/2.8
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282g (0.62 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $386 $1,250