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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Renewed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was launched 23 months later than the DP2 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the NX2000 grades vs the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 NX2000 DP2 Merrill 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k920kCrisper screen (+232k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung NX2000

 DP2 Merrill NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 NX2000 DP2 Merrill 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 against the DP2 Merrill.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and DP2 Merrill is 89 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung NX2000 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer NX2000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (228g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography details
61
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography advice
72
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
offers focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good resolution (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging information
35
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung NX2000Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-30 2012-02-08
Body design 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 20MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640x480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $931