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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(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
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 NX200 DP3 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung NX200

 DP3 Merrill NX200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 10 months
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 NX200 DP3 Merrill 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography features
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography info
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (223g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography advice
55
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
44
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (223g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging features
34
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Samsung NX200Sigma DP3 Merrill
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