Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX1R

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 5 months earlier than the RX1R and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP3 Merrill matches up against the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill provides outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony RX1R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and RX1R is 83 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and RX1R.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP3 Merrill due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R will offer more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.