Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX200 was launched very close to the DP1 Merrill which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX200 matches up vs the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 against the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and DP1 Merrill is 90 and 82 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX200 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.