Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Samsung NX3000

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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Samsung NX3000

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APS-C 369.0mm²
14.8 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sigma DP1 Merrill advantages over Samsung NX3000

Bigger pixels
~ 5.00 vs 4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Bigger RAW buffer
7 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Sigma DP1 Merrill

Less expensive
$529 vs $799 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~2.00 vs 2.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 97 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
39 mm vs 63 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.30 vs 0.49 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.3 vs 14.8 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.2 fps vs 3.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
12 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.2 fps vs 3.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Exceptionally detailed and uniquely beautiful image quality at low ISOs; Fast, sharp 28mm-equivalent lens; Simple, straightforward controls match camera's simple, straightforward (street photography) goals.
Fixed-focal-length lens; Image quality deteriorates significantly at ISO 800 and above; Overall sluggish performer; Falls short when capturing JPEGs; Terrible VGA-only video quality; Very poor battery life; No built-in flash.
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The Competition

Compared to Leica X2

Sigma DP1 Merrill

Leica X2

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More dots on screen

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Leica X2

Samsung NX3000

Leica X2

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1499
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Leica X2

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Sigma DP1 Merrill

Fujifilm X-M1

$849
APS-C

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sigma DP1 Merrill

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More dots on screen

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Internal flash

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Samsung NX3000

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1534
APS-C

Internal flash
Higher max flash sync

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Sigma DP1 Merrill

Canon EOS M3

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1049
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1049
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Canon EOS M3

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Sigma DP1 Merrill

Fujifilm X70

$849
APS-C

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Fujifilm X70

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X70

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

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