Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A3000

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony A3000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and A3000 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 7 months before the A3000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DP3 Merrill grades versus the A3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill provides physical 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) and the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the A3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and A3000 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and A3000.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A3000 to show greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.