Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX1
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX1 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
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced February 2013
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Following is a detailed review of the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe DP3 Merrill was launched very close to the RX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP3 Merrill matches up against the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sony RX1
| DP3 Merrill | RX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
| RX1 | DP3 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony RX1
| DP3 Merrill | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | February 2013 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the RX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and RX1 is 83 and 79 respectively.
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and RX1.
As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Sigma DP3 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
| Model type | Sigma DP3 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2013-02-19 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Dual TRUE II engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 24 x 16mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 384.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4704 x 3136 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 75mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 330 gr (0.73 pounds) | 482 gr (1.06 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $1,353 | $2,798 |
