Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

APS-C 369.0mm²
14.8 megapixels
75.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sigma DP3 Merrill Review.

APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review.
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Differences

Sigma DP3 Merrill advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Bigger pixels
~ 5.00 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Sigma DP3 Merrill

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

305 vs 97 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
49 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
32.5 vs 14.8 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Sigma DP3 Merrill.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Sigma DP3 Merrill

Fujifilm X-A5

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Fujifilm X-A5

$849
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Sigma DP3 Merrill

Fujifilm X-T100

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Fujifilm X-T100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Fujifilm X-T100

$849
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A6400

Sigma DP3 Merrill

Sony A6400

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Sigma DP3 Merrill

Sony A6100

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

Compared to Fujifilm X-A7

Sigma DP3 Merrill

Fujifilm X-A7

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$850
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Fujifilm X-A7

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Fujifilm X-A7

$849
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-A7

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