Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX100 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX100 was announced 19 months prior to the SD1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX100 scores versus the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX100 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX100 and the SD1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and SD1 Merrill is 88 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older NX100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.