Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A3000

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony A3000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A3000 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 18 months earlier than the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP1 Merrill scores against the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill provides outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the A3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and A3000 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and A3000.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A3000 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill will be behind in sensor innovation.