Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony NEX-F3

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 5 months later than the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DP3 Merrill grades versus the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill comes with exterior dimensions 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-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony NEX-F3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and NEX-F3 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-F3 to give you more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.