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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Later Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Sigma. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was unveiled 11 months before the DP3 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2 Merrill matches up against the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 DP2 Merrill DP3 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 DP3 Merrill DP2 Merrill 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 DP2 Merrill DP3 Merrill 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and DP3 Merrill is 83 and 83 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older DP2 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Portrait photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Street photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography highlights
44
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
44
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography features
54
megapixel count good (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count good (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Landscape photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
55
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Make Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP2 Merrill Sigma DP3 Merrill
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-08 2013-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE II engine Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 75mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640x480 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $931 $1,353