Sigma DP3 Merrill vs YI M1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs YI M1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and YI. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and M1 (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was revealed 4 years before the M1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP3 Merrill matches up against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill & YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features physical measurements 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 YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the M1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and M1 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and M1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the YI M1 will give extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor tech.