Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD10

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sigma SD10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was revealed 8 years after the SD10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP3 Merrill scores versus the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the SD10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and SD10 is 83 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and SD10.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sigma DP3 Merrill to give you more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher DP3 Merrill will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.