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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Updated by Samsung NX20
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Successor is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX11 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was revealed 13 months earlier than the DP2 Merrill making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX11 grades against the DP2 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 NX11 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung NX11

 DP2 Merrill NX11 
LaunchedFebruary 2012December 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 NX11 DP2 Merrill 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX11 and the DP2 Merrill.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and DP2 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older NX11 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography features
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography factors
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX11
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
44
decent megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography features
63
good battery power (400 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (15MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography features
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Merrill
24
supports face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung NX11Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX11 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 365.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data 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 499 grams (1.10 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $626 $931