Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A6000

Here, we are looking at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A6000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 15 months earlier than the A6000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the A6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and A6000 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and A6000.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6000 to deliver more detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.