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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Updated by Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX210 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX210 was brought out 7 months later than the DP2 Merrill so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX210 scores vs the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 NX210 DP2 Merrill 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung NX210

 DP2 Merrill NX210 
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 NX210 DP2 Merrill 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX210 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX210 to resolve more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX210 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
44
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging details
34
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung NX210Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX210 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-14 2012-02-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $625 $931