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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The DP3 Merrill was revealed 4 years prior to the Quattro and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sigma Quattro

 DP3 Merrill Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 Quattro DP3 Merrill 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 38 months
Screen resolution1620k920kSharper screen (+700k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sigma Quattro

 DP3 Merrill Quattro 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the Quattro.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and Quattro is 83 and 63 respectively.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and Quattro.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sigma Quattro to result in greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
81
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography features
Sigma Quattro Street photography features
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography details
Sigma Quattro Sports photography details
44
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
70
megapixel count fantastic (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Travel photography highlights
54
good resolution (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
environment sealing
megapixel count fantastic (29 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro Vlogging features
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
22
has face detection focus
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sigma Quattro
 Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP3 Merrill Sigma sd Quattro
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-08 2016-02-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE II engine Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4704 x 3136 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 75mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 -
Max video resolution 640x480 -
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-61
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,353 $738