Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Older Model is Samsung NX210
- Replacement is Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
- Announced February 2012
- Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX300 was manufactured 22 months later than the DP1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX300 matches up versus the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
NX300 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 22 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | " | Bigger screen (+3.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung NX300
DP1 Merrill | NX300 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 768k | Crisper screen (+152k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
NX300 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300 compared to the DP1 Merrill.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and DP1 Merrill is 86 and 82 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and DP1 Merrill.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX300 to show more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX300 | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-11-24 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | 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 | 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 247 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | () |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.3 inches | - |
Display resolution | 768k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 |
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 | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) | 330 gr (0.73 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 76 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 942 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $750 | $1,250 |