Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300M was launched very close to the DP3 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX300M matches up vs the DP3 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX300M vs the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and DP3 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX300M to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.