Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5

On this page, we are matching up the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was announced 2 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the DP3 Merrill scores versus the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the DP3 Merrill against the NEX-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and NEX-5 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and NEX-5.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sigma DP3 Merrill to resolve greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern DP3 Merrill should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.