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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX11 was brought out 13 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX11 grades vs the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 NX11 DP1 Merrill 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung NX11

 DP1 Merrill NX11 
IntroducedFebruary 2012December 2010More recent by 13 months
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 NX11 DP1 Merrill 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX11 against the DP1 Merrill.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and DP1 Merrill is 80 and 82 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older NX11 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography advice
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography information
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX11
Sports photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
52
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
48
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX11
Travel photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
63
great battery (400 shots)
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging info
24
provides face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung NX11Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX11 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM 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 15 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Screen resolution 614k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots One One
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