Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX1

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony QX1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and QX1 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was unveiled 20 months before the QX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP3 Merrill grades versus the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. 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 QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the QX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and QX1 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and QX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony QX1 to provide more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill will be behind in sensor technology.