Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
- Revealed November 2018
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched January 2013
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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On this page, we will be matching up the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D-Lux 7 was launched 5 years after the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 matches up vs the DP3 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 7 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
| D-Lux 7 | DP3 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2018 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 72 months |
| Screen resolution | 1240k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+320k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Leica D-Lux 7
| DP3 Merrill | D-Lux 7 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
| D-Lux 7 | DP3 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
See the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 7 versus the DP3 Merrill.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and DP3 Merrill is 81 and 83 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and DP3 Merrill.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica D-Lux 7 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 7 | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Sigma |
| Model type | Leica D-Lux 7 | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2018-11-20 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 17 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4704 x 3136 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 75mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,240k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1800 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 403g (0.89 lb) | 330g (0.73 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $1,193 | $1,353 |