Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below is a complete comparison of the Sigma DP1x and Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1x was launched 3 years prior to the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP1x matches up against the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP1x compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and DP3 Merrill is 88 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sigma DP3 Merrill to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older DP1x will be behind with regard to sensor technology.