Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced February 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX100
- Refreshed by Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
NX200 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung NX200
DP1 Merrill | NX200 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 614k | Crisper display (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
NX200 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung NX200 | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-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 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | () |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | - |
Screen resolution | 614k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 | None | 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 | 223 gr (0.49 lb) | 330 gr (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 618 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $818 | $1,250 |