Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A6300

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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A6300

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

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sigma DP3 Merrill advantages over Sony A6300

Bigger pixels
~ 5.00 vs 3.92 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

Sony A6300 advantages over Sigma DP3 Merrill

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

400 vs 97 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
48 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.2 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
11.1 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
44 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
22 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

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Excellent image quality; Improved high-ISO performance; Better JPEG quality; Fast autofocus; Very good subject tracking with real-time live view feature; All-magnesium body construction; 4K video.
Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support); No touchscreen, Clunky menus; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A6000

Sigma DP3 Merrill

Sony A6000

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$648
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Sony A6300

Sony A6000

$846
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$648
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6300 vs Sony A6000

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sigma DP3 Merrill

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$1300
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sigma DP3 Merrill

Fujifilm X-A3

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A3

$846
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Sony A6500

Sigma DP3 Merrill

Sony A6500

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A6500

Sony A6300

Sony A6500

$846
APS-C

Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

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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

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A5

$846
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

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