Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony G3

Lets look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony G3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and G3 (10MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 3 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP2 Merrill grades versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the G3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and G3 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and G3.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger DP2 Merrill is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.