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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sigma fp

 DP3 Merrill fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 fp DP3 Merrill 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2013More recent by 79 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kCrisper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sigma fp

 DP3 Merrill fp 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp size comparison

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

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography info
Sigma fp Portrait photography info
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
85
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Street photography with Sigma fp
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sports photography with Sigma fp
44
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
low fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Travel photography with Sigma fp
54
MP count good (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
environment proof
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging factors
Sigma fp Vlogging factors
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
37
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sigma fp
 Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma fp
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP3 Merrill Sigma fp
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-08 2019-07-11
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE II engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4704 x 3136 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 75mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 422 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,353 $2,050