Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here is a extensive overview of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was released 14 months later than the DP3 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro offers exterior dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and DP3 Merrill is 70 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sigma DP2 Quattro to show more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer DP2 Quattro should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.