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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD14

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Updated by Sigma SD15
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD14, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was unveiled 6 years after the SD14 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP3 Merrill grades vs the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sigma SD14

 DP3 Merrill SD14 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2006More modern by 77 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k150kSharper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 SD14 DP3 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sigma SD14

 DP3 Merrill SD14 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the SD14.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and SD14 is 83 and 59 respectively.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and SD14.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sigma DP3 Merrill to give you greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DP3 Merrill is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
44
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
54
decent MP (15MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography features
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD14 Vlogging highlights
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sigma SD14
 Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma SD14
General Information
Make Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP3 Merrill Sigma SD14
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-08 2006-09-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE II engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4704 x 3136 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 75mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,353 $198