Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VII

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 7 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the DP3 Merrill compared to the RX100 VII.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and RX100 VII is 83 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP3 Merrill because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VII will give you more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.