Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Announced January 2013
- Older Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX20 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the DP3 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX20 matches up versus the DP3 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
NX20 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung NX20
DP3 Merrill | NX20 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | April 2012 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 614k | Crisper display (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
NX20 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX20 against the DP3 Merrill.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and DP3 Merrill is 83 and 83 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and DP3 Merrill.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX20 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older NX20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung NX20 | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-04-20 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4704 x 3136 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 75mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 lb) | 330 grams (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,100 | $1,353 |