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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD1
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 NX3000 SD1 Merrill 
AnnouncedMay 2014April 2012Fresher by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung NX3000

 SD1 Merrill NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 NX3000 SD1 Merrill 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

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

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
65
focusing manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (230g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography features
56
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
61
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography info
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography info
68
lighter than others (230g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
54
environment proof
decent MP (15MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (230 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung NX3000Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX3000 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-05-26 2012-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual True II
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 790 grams (1.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $897 $2,339