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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp L

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp L Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp L, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and fp L (61MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was revealed 9 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP3 Merrill grades against the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sigma fp L

 DP3 Merrill fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 fp L DP3 Merrill 
AnnouncedMarch 2021January 2013More modern by 99 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sigma fp L

 DP3 Merrill fp L 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the fp L.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and fp L is 83 and 83 respectively.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and fp L.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp L will produce more detail because of its extra 46MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill will be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
89
focusing manually
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Street photography with Sigma fp L
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography info
Sigma fp L Sports photography info
44
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (75mm)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
54
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
environment proofing
has touch focus
megapixel count high (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
55
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging details
Sigma fp L Vlogging details
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
38
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sigma fp L
 Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP3 Merrill Sigma fp L
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-08 2021-03-25
Body design 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 measurements 24 x 16mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4704 x 3136 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 75mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,353 $2,499