Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony NEX-C3

On this page, we are comparing the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony NEX-C3, former is 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-C3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 17 months after the NEX-C3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP3 Merrill matches up vs the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP3 Merrill against the NEX-C3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and NEX-C3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and NEX-C3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-C3 to result in extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher DP3 Merrill should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.