Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX11 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX11 was launched 24 months before the DP3 Merrill which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX11 grades vs the DP3 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX11 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX11 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and DP3 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and DP3 Merrill.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.