Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony a3500

In this article, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony a3500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was revealed 3 years prior to the a3500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1 Merrill against the a3500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and a3500 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and a3500.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony a3500 to show greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill will be behind in sensor technology.