Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX10

Here, we are reviewing the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony RX10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and RX10 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was introduced 14 months before the RX10 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys outer 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) while the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the RX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and RX10 is 83 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and RX10.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 will produce more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill will be behind in sensor innovation.