Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5T

In this article, we are evaluating the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was manufactured 7 months before the NEX-5T so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP3 Merrill matches up against the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the NEX-5T.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and NEX-5T is 83 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-5T to result in more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor technology.