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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Sigma DP2 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 was brought out 4 years before the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the DP2 grades versus the DP3 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 DP2 DP3 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sigma DP2

 DP3 Merrill DP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2009More modern by 40 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 DP2 DP3 Merrill 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 against the DP3 Merrill.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and DP3 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sigma DP3 Merrill to produce extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
73
has manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography info
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography advice
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (75mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
54
decent MP (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
55
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (75mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging info
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Sigma DP2Sigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP2 Sigma DP3 Merrill
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-09-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 75mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots One One
Launch price $649 $1,353