Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Samsung NX500

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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Samsung NX500

APS-C 369.0mm²
14.8 megapixels
45.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sigma DP2 Merrill Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX500 Review.
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Differences

Sigma DP2 Merrill advantages over Samsung NX500

Bigger pixels
~ 5.00 vs 3.63 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Samsung NX500 advantages over Sigma DP2 Merrill

Less expensive
$800 vs $1000 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
42 mm vs 58 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
28.2 vs 14.8 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.8 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
38 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.5 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 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

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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

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Very good image quality with high-resolution files; Excellent high ISO performance with RAW files; Very good dynamic range; Fast AF performance; Compact design with good build quality; Better ergonomics than predecessor; 4K video recording.
High ISO noise reduction too strong; AF struggles in low-light; Buffer depth is shallow with RAW files; No option for EVF; No built-in flash (external one included); 4K Video is cropped with narrower FOV.
Read our Samsung NX500 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX300

Sigma DP2 Merrill

Samsung NX300

$3194
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Samsung NX300

Samsung NX500

Samsung NX300

$1600
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$1200
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Less shutter lag

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Samsung NX300

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Sigma DP2 Merrill

Samsung NX3000

$3194
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher-res screen

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Samsung NX3000

Samsung NX500

Samsung NX3000

$1600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Sony A6300

Sigma DP2 Merrill

Sony A6300

$3194
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$846
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6300

Samsung NX500

Sony A6300

$1600
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$846
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6300

Compared to Sony A6500

Sigma DP2 Merrill

Sony A6500

$3194
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6500

Samsung NX500

Sony A6500

$1600
APS-C

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1198
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500

Compared to Leica TL2

Sigma DP2 Merrill

Leica TL2

$3194
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Leica TL2

Samsung NX500

Leica TL2

$1600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$2495
APS-C

Faster JPEG shooting
Faster RAW shooting

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Leica TL2

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