Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony S950

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony S950, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and S950 (10MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The DP3 Merrill was introduced 3 years later than the S950 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP3 Merrill matches up vs the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the DP3 Merrill against the S950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and S950 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and S950.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will resolve greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern DP3 Merrill is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.