Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

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.

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

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.