Olympus E-PL8 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Olympus E-PL8 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-PL8 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL8 was revealed 3 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-PL8 grades vs the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
E-PL8 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | January 2013 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 920k | Crisper display (+117k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Olympus E-PL8
DP3 Merrill | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
E-PL8 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 features physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL8 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 versus the DP3 Merrill.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and DP3 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and DP3 Merrill.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-PL8 will result in greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent E-PL8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sigma |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 75mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 lb) | 330 gr (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 350 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $500 | $1,353 |