Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
NX3000 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | April 2012 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung NX3000
SD1 Merrill | NX3000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
NX3000 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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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 |