Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX5 was introduced 20 months prior to the DP1 Merrill making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-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 concise summation of how the NX5 grades versus the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX5 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and DP1 Merrill is 80 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged NX5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.