Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX100

Below, we will be comparing the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and QX100 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The DP3 Merrill was introduced 8 months prior to the QX100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and QX100 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and QX100.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony QX100 will offer extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.