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Sigma DP3 Merrill was announced in 2013 and is an APS-C (24 x 16 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 46 Megapixel CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution.
Sigma DP3 Merrill can capture video up to 640 x 480 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma DP3 Merrill.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
Here we are comparing Sigma DP3 Merrill to its predecessor DP2 Merrill and displaying the major changes.
| UPGRADES | Sigma DP3 Merrill | vs | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reachs More Telephoto | 75 mm | vs | 50 mm |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | vs | Mono |
| DOWNGRADES | Sigma DP3 Merrill | vs | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaches Less Wide Angle | 75 mm mm | vs | 50 mm mm |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sigma DP3 Merrill vs DP2 Merrill.
Sigma DP3 Merrill has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 920k dot resolution.
Sigma DP3 Merrill features a 46 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 24 x 16 mm and a total area of 384 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.
Camera is equipped with Dual TRUE II engine processor and can take pictures up to 4704 x 3136 resolution.
The camera does not have an image stabilization.
Sigma DP3 Merrill has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.
Sigma DP3 Merrill's shutter speed can go up to []. Camera can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.
Sigma DP3 Merrill has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount.
Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122 x 67 x 59 mm (4.8 x 2.64 x 2.32"). It weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
122 mm (4.8")
67 mm (2.64")
67 mm (2.64")
59 mm (2.32")
Sigma DP3 Merrill dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sigma DP3 Merrill is suitable for six different types of photography.
Sigma DP3 Merrill gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.
Sigma DP3 Merrill gets a score of 43 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.
Sigma DP3 Merrill gets a score of 46 and is POOR choice for Wildlife photography.
Sigma DP3 Merrill gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
Sigma DP3 Merrill gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.
Sigma DP3 Merrill gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Sigma DP3 Merrill and give score of 45 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Sigma DP3 Merrill a score of 68 for Sensor parameters.
We give Sigma DP3 Merrill a score of 61 for Photo parameters.
We give Sigma DP3 Merrill a score of 2 for Video parameters.
We give Sigma DP3 Merrill a score of 0 for Focusing parameters.
We give Sigma DP3 Merrill a score of 57 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Sigma DP3 Merrill a score of 46 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Sigma DP3 Merrill a score of 52 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
