Pentax W80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Pentax W80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced June 2009
(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
- Released January 2013
- Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Pentax W80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Pentax W80 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sigma. The resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the W80 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe W80 was brought out 4 years earlier than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the W80 grades vs the DP3 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax W80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W80 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
W80 | DP3 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Pentax W80
DP3 Merrill | W80 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | June 2009 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W80 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
W80 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax W80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax W80 has outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check out the Pentax W80 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the W80 against the DP3 Merrill.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and DP3 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.
Pentax W80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W80 and DP3 Merrill.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The W80 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will provide extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older W80 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax W80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Pentax Optio W80 | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax Optio W80 | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-06-25 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 75mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 ID | D-LI78 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $250 | $1,353 |