Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

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.

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

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.