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Nikon A vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
88 Imaging
57 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83 Imaging
56 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon A vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 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
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Nikon A vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

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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The A was revealed 5 months later than the DP3 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

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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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

		

		

			
 A DP3 Merrill 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper 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 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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.
Nikon A vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Nikon A vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon A vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon A vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon A Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
74
 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
73
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon A
Street photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
71
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
65
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Nikon A Sports photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography features
47
 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
44
 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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Travel Comparison
Nikon A Travel photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography features
63
 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)
54
 good  resolution (15 megapixels)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon A Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography advice
54
 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
55
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon A Vlogging info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging info
31
 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
22
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Nikon Coolpix ASigma 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