Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 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
- Revealed February 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX100
- Replacement is Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched January 2013
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX200 was brought out 10 months earlier than the DP3 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX200 matches up vs the DP3 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
NX200 | DP3 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung NX200
DP3 Merrill | NX200 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 10 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Crisper screen (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
NX200 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX200 and the DP3 Merrill.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and DP3 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and DP3 Merrill.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX200 to show more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older NX200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX200 | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4704 x 3136 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 75mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223g (0.49 lb) | 330g (0.73 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 618 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $818 | $1,353 |