Samsung NX500 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX500 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX500 was announced 2 years later than the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX500 matches up vs the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 provides external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NX500 vs the SD1 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and SD1 Merrill is 87 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and SD1 Merrill.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX500 to deliver greater detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer NX500 should have an edge in sensor technology.