Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro H

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sigma Quattro H, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was unveiled 4 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DP3 Merrill grades vs the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sigma Quattro H in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the DP3 Merrill against the Quattro H.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and Quattro H is 83 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and Quattro H.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you greater detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.