Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.