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Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
33
Overall
47

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP2s and Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2s was manufactured 3 years before the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP2s scores versus the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 DP2s DP3 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sigma DP2s

 DP3 Merrill DP2s 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 DP2s DP3 Merrill 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s has got external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the DP2s compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and DP3 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma DP3 Merrill to produce greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
74
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography features
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography factors
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography factors
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
54
good MP (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
56
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging features
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Sigma DP2sSigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Company Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP2s Sigma DP3 Merrill
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-20 2013-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip True II Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 75mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 640 x 480
Max video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
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 All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $940 $1,353