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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
33
Overall
47

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Sigma. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was unveiled 11 months before the DP3 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP1 Merrill matches up versus the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 DP1 Merrill DP3 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 DP3 Merrill DP1 Merrill 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")

Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 DP1 Merrill DP3 Merrill 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the DP3 Merrill.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and DP3 Merrill is 82 and 83 respectively.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and DP3 Merrill.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older DP1 Merrill will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Portrait photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography features
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography information
48
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
45
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (75mm)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Travel photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
54
good resolution (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count decent (15MP)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen ( inches)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Vlogging with Sigma DP3 Merrill
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Sigma DP1 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP1 Merrill Sigma DP3 Merrill
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2013-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE II engine Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 75mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,250 $1,353