Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX1R II

Lets look closer at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was released 3 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the DP3 Merrill scores against the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the DP3 Merrill compared to the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and RX1R II is 83 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and RX1R II.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP3 Merrill due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R II will produce more detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.