Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sigma fp
DP3 Merrill | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
fp | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | January 2013 | More recent by 79 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 920k | Crisper display (+1180k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sigma fp
DP3 Merrill | fp | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp Specifications
Sigma DP3 Merrill | Sigma fp | |
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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 |