Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX210 was introduced 4 months before the DP3 Merrill and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX210 grades vs the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX210 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and DP3 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX210 to offer you more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.