Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was launched 2 years after the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX3000 grades versus the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and DP2 Merrill is 89 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger NX3000 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.