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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(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
  • Launched May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Renewed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 NX3000 DP2 Merrill 
AnnouncedMay 2014February 2012More modern by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung NX3000

 DP2 Merrill NX3000 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 NX3000 DP2 Merrill 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography factors
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (230g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography details
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (230g)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (15MP)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (230g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung NX3000Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX3000 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-05-26 2012-02-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 369.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 50mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640x480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail price $897 $931