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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Superseded the Sigma SD1
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung NX11 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX11 was announced 15 months prior to the SD1 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX11 scores against the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 NX11 SD1 Merrill 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung NX11

 SD1 Merrill NX11 
ReleasedApril 2012December 2010More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 NX11 SD1 Merrill 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX11 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX11 compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and SD1 Merrill is 80 and 57 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and SD1 Merrill.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged NX11 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography information
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (499g)
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX11
Sports photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
61
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery power (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (499g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
54
environment proofing
good resolution (15MP)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging advice
24
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than others (499 grams)
9
no video
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung NX11Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX11 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-12-28 2012-04-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 790 gr (1.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $626 $2,339