Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Samsung NX210

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma SD1 Merrill and the Samsung NX210, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sigma SD1 Merrill was introduced in April 2012 and Samsung NX210 was introduced in August 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma SD1 Merrill over Samsung NX210.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX210 over Sigma SD1 Merrill.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sigma SD1 Merrill and Samsung NX210 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 614k dot resolutions respectively.

Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Sigma SD1 Merrill

Sigma SD1 Merrill has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 96% coverage and 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Samsung NX210.

Sigma SD1 Merrill features a 15 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 24 x 16 mm and a total area of 384 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Samsung NX210 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Sigma SD1 Merrill is equipped with Dual TRUE II processor and can take pictures up to 4800 x 3200 resolution. Samsung NX210 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2736 x 1824, 2640 x 2640, 2000 x 2000, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1152, 1024 x 1024 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Sigma SD1 Merrill has Sigma SA lens mount and Samsung NX210 has Samsung NX lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Low-Pass Filter on Sigma SD1 Merrill

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma SD1 Merrill. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sigma SD1 Merrill it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX210 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX210 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sigma SD1 Merrill nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung NX210

Samsung NX210 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Samsung NX210

Samsung NX210 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Samsung NX210 comes with BC1030 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.

External Storage Slots

Sigma SD1 Merrill has a single CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA compatible) card slot. Samsung NX210 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to [] on Sigma SD1 Merrill, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX210. Samsung NX210 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.

Focusing

Sigma SD1 Merrill has Samsung NX210 has 15 focusing points. Sigma SD1 Merrill has detection range from 0 to +18 EV.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

Sigma SD1 Merrill body has dimensions of 146 x 113 x 80 mm (5.75 x 4.45 x 3.15") and Samsung NX210 body has dimensions of 117 x 63 x 37 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 1.46"). Sigma SD1 Merrill weighs 790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz) and Samsung NX210 weighs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz).

Sigma SD1 Merrill

Samsung NX210

146 mm

113 mm

117 mm

63 mm

113 mm

63 mm

80 mm

37 mm