Kodak Z915 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak Z915 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the Z915 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z915 was released 5 years before the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z915 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z915 scores versus the DP3 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 provides outside dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z915 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z915 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and DP3 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z915 and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z915 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.