Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Samsung NX210

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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Samsung NX210

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

Go in depth with our full Sigma DP2 Merrill Review.

APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX210 Review.
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Differences

Sigma DP2 Merrill advantages over Samsung NX210

Bigger pixels
~ 5.00 vs 4.33 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More dots on screen
922k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Samsung NX210 advantages over Sigma DP2 Merrill

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
More info

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

320 vs 97 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
36 mm vs 58 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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
Lighter weight
222g vs 355g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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
8.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
11 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Sigma DP2 Merrill

Samsung NX2000

$3194
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

$400
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Sigma DP2 Merrill

Fujifilm X-M1

$3194
APS-C

$993
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX210

Fujifilm X-M1

$400
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Shoots 24p video

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Sigma DP2 Merrill

Fujifilm X-A1

$3194
APS-C

Doesn't require an AA filter

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX210

Fujifilm X-A1

$400
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Shoots 24p video

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Sigma DP2 Merrill

Samsung NX3300

$3194
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher-res screen

$400
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

$400
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

$400
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Sigma DP2 Merrill

Canon EOS M10

$3194
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX210

Canon EOS M10

$400
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Canon EOS M10

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