Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was unveiled 15 months later than the DP1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX1100 grades versus the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 provides external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1100 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and DP1 Merrill is 90 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX1100 to result in more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.