Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX1100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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
NX2000 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 920k | Crisper screen (+232k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung NX2000
DP2 Merrill | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
NX2000 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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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 |