Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5N

Here is a complete overview of the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony NEX-5N, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was released 16 months later than the NEX-5N which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the DP3 Merrill matches up vs the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill comes with external dimensions 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 NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the NEX-5N.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and NEX-5N is 83 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and NEX-5N.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony NEX-5N to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger DP3 Merrill should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.