Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A55

Following is a complete comparison of the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony A55, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 2 years after the A55 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP3 Merrill grades against the A55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony A55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the A55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and A55 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and A55.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A55 to produce extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger DP3 Merrill should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.