Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony S2000

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony S2000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The DP3 Merrill was manufactured 3 years after the S2000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DP3 Merrill matches up versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers outer 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 S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the S2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and S2000 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and S2000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will resolve greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill will have a benefit in sensor tech.