Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX3000 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was manufactured 2 years later than the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX3000 scores vs the SD1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX3000 compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and SD1 Merrill is 89 and 57 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and SD1 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX3000 to offer you more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer NX3000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.