Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX300M versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX300M was brought out 11 months later than the DP1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX300M scores vs the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX300M compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and DP1 Merrill is 86 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX300M to render extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher NX300M is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.