Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Announced January 2013
- Superseded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced October 2016
- Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
- Successor is Sony RX100 VI

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor size.

The DP3 Merrill was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX100 V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the DP3 Merrill grades against the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sony RX100 V
DP3 Merrill | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
RX100 V | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Announced | October 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 45 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony RX100 V
DP3 Merrill | RX100 V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill provides 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) while the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill compared to the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and RX100 V is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and RX100 V.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP3 Merrill having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will provide greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Sigma DP3 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP3 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 384.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 75mm (1x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 330 gr (0.73 lbs) | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,353 | $998 |