Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sigma fp, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and fp (25MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was revealed 7 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP3 Merrill grades vs the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sigma fp. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill provides external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the fp.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and fp is 83 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and fp.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP3 Merrill using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will give you extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.