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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
33
Overall
47

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(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
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(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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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 D-Lux 7 DP3 Merrill 
LaunchedNovember 2018January 2013More modern by 72 months
Screen resolution1240k920kCrisper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography factors
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography factors
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Sports photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
71
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
45
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography highlights
78
good battery pack (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (17MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good MP (15MP)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography information
76
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
56
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging information
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Leica D-Lux 7Sigma 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