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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W530

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony W530, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The DP3 Merrill was revealed 2 years later than the W530 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the DP3 Merrill matches up against the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sony W530

 DP3 Merrill W530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 W530 DP3 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony W530

 DP3 Merrill W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony W530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP3 Merrill against the W530.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and W530 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and W530.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will give extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern DP3 Merrill provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
Sony W530 Portrait photography highlights
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography info
Sony W530 Street photography info
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
44
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography factors
Sony W530 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony W530
 Sigma DP3 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP3 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 75mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,353 $269