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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX100V

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony TX100V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very comparable but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was revealed 2 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DP3 Merrill matches up versus the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sony TX100V

 DP3 Merrill TX100V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 TX100V DP3 Merrill 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony TX100V

 DP3 Merrill TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the TX100V.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and TX100V is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and TX100V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX100V will show greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
73
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
44
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
low fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
54
good MP (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging details
Sony TX100V Vlogging details
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony TX100V
 Sigma DP3 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP3 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE II engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4704 x 3136 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 75mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2s
Max shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,353 $380