Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A7 III

Here, we are reviewing the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A7 III, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was launched 6 years earlier than the A7 III and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP3 Merrill grades against the A7 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP3 Merrill comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A7 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DP3 Merrill against the A7 III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and A7 III is 83 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and A7 III.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 III will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor technology.