Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The CX3 was brought out 3 years before the DP3 Merrill which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX3 scores vs the DP3 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CX3 compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and DP3 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.