Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Replaced the Samsung NX300
(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
- Announced February 2012
- Replaced the Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Refreshed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX500 was revealed 3 years after the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX500 grades versus the DP2 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
NX500 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | February 2012 | More modern by 37 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 920k | Crisper display (+116k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung NX500
DP2 Merrill | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
NX500 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 vs the DP2 Merrill.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and DP2 Merrill is 87 and 83 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and DP2 Merrill.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX500 to show greater detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent NX500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung NX500 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe 5 | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 50mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 640x480 |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287g (0.63 lb) | 330g (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $800 | $931 |