Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony a5000
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Announced January 2013
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3N
- Refreshed by Sony a5100
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony a5000 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony a5000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and a5000 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe DP3 Merrill was launched 12 months prior to the a5000 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony a5000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sony a5000
DP3 Merrill | a5000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
a5000 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony a5000
DP3 Merrill | a5000 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features physical measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony a5000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the a5000.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and a5000 is 83 and 89 respectively.
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and a5000.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony a5000 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Sigma DP3 Merrill | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP3 Merrill | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TRUE II engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 24 x 16mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 384.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4704 x 3136 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 75mm (1x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 330g (0.73 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,353 | $448 |