Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX30 was manufactured 24 months later than the DP2 Merrill making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX30 grades against the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX30 and the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and DP2 Merrill is 75 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX30 to result in extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern NX30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.