Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 III

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

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.

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

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.