Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX1100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was manufactured 15 months later than the DP2 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX1100 grades versus the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 offers physical dimensions 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 DP2 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX1100 to deliver more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX1100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.