Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.