Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A100

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was unveiled 6 years after the A100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP3 Merrill matches up vs the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the DP3 Merrill against the A100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and A100 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and A100.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sigma DP3 Merrill to give extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger DP3 Merrill should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.