Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1F

Lets look much closer at the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and ZV-1F (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was manufactured 10 years prior to the ZV-1F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the ZV-1F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony ZV-1F. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony ZV-1F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill provides external 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 ZV-1F has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the ZV-1F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and ZV-1F is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and ZV-1F.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1F will render more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor technology.