Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX100 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX100 was revealed 17 months earlier than the DP2 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX100 scores against the DP2 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX100 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and DP2 Merrill is 88 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.