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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Updated by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX5 was launched 20 months before the DP2 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX5 scores vs the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 NX5 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung NX5

 DP2 Merrill NX5 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 NX5 DP2 Merrill 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX5 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and DP2 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged NX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499g)
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography details
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery power (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (499g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography details
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
24
supports face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (499g)
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung NX5Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX5 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-01 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 50mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640x480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $499 $931