Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX30
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Superseded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Introduced September 2014

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX30 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

The DP3 Merrill was released 20 months earlier than the QX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP3 Merrill matches up against the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sony QX30
DP3 Merrill | QX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
QX30 | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 20 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony QX30
DP3 Merrill | QX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP3 Merrill compared to the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and QX30 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and QX30.
To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP3 Merrill because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony QX30 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Sigma DP3 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP3 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TRUE II engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 24 x 16mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 384.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4704 x 3136 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 75mm (1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | - |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | None |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 330g (0.73 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,353 | $348 |