Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony NEX-3N

On this page, we will be looking at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was introduced within a month of the NEX-3N and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the NEX-3N.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and NEX-3N is 83 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and NEX-3N.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony NEX-3N to give greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.