Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 3 years before the RX100 III which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP2 Merrill grades vs the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the RX100 III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and RX100 III is 83 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and RX100 III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 III will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.