Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A200

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony A200, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was launched 4 years after the A200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DP3 Merrill matches up vs the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features physical measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the A200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and A200 is 83 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and A200.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sigma DP3 Merrill to show more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher DP3 Merrill provides a benefit in sensor technology.