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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Later Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 NX100 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung NX100

 DP2 Merrill NX100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2010Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 NX100 DP2 Merrill 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography highlights
76
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography features
60
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect AF
44
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography highlights
66
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
54
MP count decent (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (420 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX100
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Merrill
31
built in image stabilization
features face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung NX100Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX100 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-14 2012-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 365.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640x480
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $386 $931