Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX500 was launched 2 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX500 grades against the DP3 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX500 compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and DP3 Merrill is 87 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and DP3 Merrill.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to render more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger NX500 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.