Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 5 months later than the RX100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP3 Merrill matches up against the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the DP3 Merrill compared to the RX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and RX100 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and RX100.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP3 Merrill because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 will give you extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.