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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
83 Imaging
56 Features
33 Overall
46
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The DP3 Merrill was unveiled 8 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP3 Merrill scores versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 DP3 Merrill ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

		

		

			
 ZV-1 DP3 Merrill 
IntroducedMay 2020January 2013More recent by 89 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 DP3 Merrill ZV-1 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the ZV-1.
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and ZV-1 is 83 and 88 respectively.
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and ZV-1.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP3 Merrill using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will render more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography advice
73
 manual focus
 good MP (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
73
 has manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
65
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
85
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 delivers RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
44
 good MP (15MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 fixed focal length (75mm)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes tracking focus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 low battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
54
 good MP (15 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
81
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 good MP (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 low battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
 Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 manual focus
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 good MP (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (75mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of image stabilization
 missing Timelapse function
70
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 delivers RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging factors
22
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external microphone port
86
 decently wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic port
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony ZV-1
 Sigma DP3 MerrillSony ZV-1
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP3 Merrill Sony ZV-1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE II engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4704 x 3136 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 75mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,353 $750