Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX500 was brought out 3 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX500 grades vs the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX500 and the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and DP1 Merrill is 87 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX500 to give greater detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger NX500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.