Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was introduced 23 months later than the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX2000 matches up against the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 features outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX2000 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and DP1 Merrill is 89 and 82 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung NX2000 to deliver greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger NX2000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.