Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sigma DP1s versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1s was unveiled 4 years before the DP3 Merrill and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP1s matches up against the DP3 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s provides external dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1s versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the DP1s versus the DP3 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and DP3 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma DP3 Merrill to give you more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.