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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
33
Overall
47
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 IV
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP3 Merrill was launched 16 months earlier than the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP3 Merrill scores against the RX100 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sony RX100 III

 DP3 Merrill RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 RX100 III DP3 Merrill 
LaunchedMay 2014January 2013More modern by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony RX100 III

 DP3 Merrill RX100 III 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the RX100 III.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and RX100 III is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and RX100 III.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 III will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
65
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography factors
Sony RX100 III Street photography factors
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography info
Sony RX100 III Sports photography info
45
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 III Travel photography advice
54
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
86
lighter than competitors (290 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography highlights
56
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging details
Sony RX100 III Vlogging details
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (290 grams)
does not have external mic socket
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony RX100 III
 Sigma DP3 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP3 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2014-05-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE II engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4704 x 3136 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 75mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 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 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 290g (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,353 $748