Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung NX11 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.