Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Revealed July 2014
(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
- Released January 2013
- Older Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax XG-1 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sigma. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XG-1 was brought out 19 months later than the DP3 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XG-1 matches up against the DP3 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
XG-1 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Released | July 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Pentax XG-1
DP3 Merrill | XG-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
XG-1 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications 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 Pentax XG-1 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the XG-1 and the DP3 Merrill.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and DP3 Merrill is 66 and 83 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and DP3 Merrill.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax XG-1 will result in greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer XG-1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-07-15 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 75mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567 gr (1.25 pounds) | 330 gr (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 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 | 240 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LB-060 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $599 | $1,353 |