Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sigma DP2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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
DP2s | DP3 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sigma DP2s
DP3 Merrill | DP2s | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2010 | More recent by 35 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sigma DP3 Merrill
DP2s | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Sigma DP2s and Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and DP3 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2s vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Sigma DP2s | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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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 |