Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A7S III

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony A7S III, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The DP3 Merrill was announced 8 years prior to the A7S III and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP3 Merrill matches up versus the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features external 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 Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony A7S III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the A7S III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and A7S III is 83 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and A7S III.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will deliver extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.