Canon 1D X III vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon 1D X III and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X III was revealed 8 years after the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1D X III matches up vs the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X III Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X III has outside measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D X III and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D X III and the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X III and DP1 Merrill is 50 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X III and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D X III with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D X III will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent 1D X III provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.