Reasons to choose NX30
Released in 2014, NX30 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 20.3 MP effective resolution, and a 375 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung NX30
vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
VS
Sensor area
369 mm²
NX30384 mm²
DP3 Merrill- Area ratio
- 1.04:1
- Absolute difference
- 15 mm²
- Relative difference
- 4.1%
The DP3 Merrill has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
NX30MetricDP3 Merrill
20.3 MPEffective pixels15.4 MP
23.5 × 15.7Sensor24 × 16
4.26 µmPixel pitch4.99 µm
18.17 µm²Pixel area24.94 µm²
5.5 MP/cm²Pixel density4.01 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.5
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
375 gWeight330 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorage—
BP1410 (1410mAh)Battery—
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The DP3 Merrill has the larger sensor area. The DP3 Merrill has the lighter body. The NX30 has the higher effective resolution. The NX30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DP3 Merrill
Released in 2013, DP3 Merrill has about 384 mm² of sensor area, 15.4 MP effective resolution, and a 330 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.