Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was introduced 3 months after the DP1 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX1000 scores against the DP1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX1000 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and DP1 Merrill is 90 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1000 to resolve extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.