Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX5 was revealed 3 years earlier than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX5 matches up versus the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX5 and the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and DP3 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.