Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Released May 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Replacement is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview
Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX3000 was introduced 2 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX3000 grades vs the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
NX3000 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 28 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung NX3000
DP1 Merrill | NX3000 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
NX3000 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX3000 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX3000 vs the DP1 Merrill.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and DP1 Merrill is 89 and 82 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and DP1 Merrill.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to give you more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer NX3000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX3000 | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-05-26 | 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 dimensions | 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | () |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | - |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 330g (0.73 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | B740 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $897 | $1,250 |