Nikon A vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
Portability
88 Imaging
58 Features
48 Overall
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88 Imaging
58 Features
48 Overall
54
Portability
83 Imaging
56 Features
33 Overall
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83 Imaging
56 Features
33 Overall
46
Nikon A vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
Nikon A
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013
Sigma DP3 Merrill
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Its time to look closer at the Nikon A and Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. The image resolution of the A (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
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Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A grades against the DP3 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Nikon A Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
| A | DP3 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Nikon A
| DP3 Merrill | A |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon A and Sigma DP3 Merrill
| A | DP3 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon A vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A features outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A versus the DP3 Merrill.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A and DP3 Merrill is 88 and 83 respectively.
Nikon A vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A and DP3 Merrill.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon A to produce extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon A Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street photography with Nikon A
Street photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon A Sports photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography features
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon A Travel photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography features
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon A Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography advice
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Nikon A Vlogging info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging info
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon A vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-06-06 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4704 x 3136 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 75mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.50 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lb) | 330 grams (0.73 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 80 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1164 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL20 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $778 | $1,353 |