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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T99

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T99 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony T99, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The DP3 Merrill was manufactured 2 years after the T99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DP3 Merrill grades versus the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sony T99

 DP3 Merrill T99 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 T99 DP3 Merrill 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony T99

 DP3 Merrill T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys outside 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 T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the T99.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and T99 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and T99.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will render extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher DP3 Merrill provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
73
manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography advice
Sony T99 Street photography advice
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
44
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Landscape photography with Sony T99
55
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging info
Sony T99 Vlogging info
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony T99
 Sigma DP3 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP3 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-08 2010-07-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE II engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 75mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,353 $179