Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 IV

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The DP3 Merrill was manufactured 3 years before the RX100 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP3 Merrill grades vs the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers outside 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 RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP3 Merrill compared to the RX100 IV.

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

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.