Canon 760D vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 760D and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 760D was launched 2 years after the DP3 Merrill which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 760D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 760D scores against the DP3 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 760D & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 760D Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 760D offers exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 760D vs the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and DP3 Merrill is 66 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 760D and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon 760D to give extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger 760D will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.