Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A390

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony A390, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was unveiled 2 years after the A390 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP3 Merrill scores versus the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers outer 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 A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony A390 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the A390.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and A390 is 83 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and A390.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sigma DP3 Merrill to give you extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent DP3 Merrill provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.