Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

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.

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

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.