Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX1000 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was revealed 8 months earlier than the DP3 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX1000 matches up against the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1000 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1000 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and DP3 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX1000 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older NX1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.