Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung NX30 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX30 was announced 12 months after the DP3 Merrill which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX30 grades vs the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 features external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX30 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX30 and the DP3 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and DP3 Merrill is 75 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX30 to show more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher NX30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.