• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 14.8 megapixels
  • 75.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sigma DP3 Merrill advantages over Sony QX100

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.00 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony QX100 advantages over Sigma DP3 Merrill

  • Less expensive
    $500 vs $1000 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    100 mm vs 75 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 97 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    55 mm vs 80 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    179g vs 400g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 14.8 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 75 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony RX100
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1074
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
Sony QX100
Sony RX100
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1074
  • 1 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Nikon P330

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Nikon P330
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Sony QX100
Nikon P330
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Sony RX100 II

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony RX100 II
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $598
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Sony QX100
Sony RX100 II
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • $598
  • 1 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Nikon P340

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Nikon P340
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Sony QX100
Nikon P340
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Canon G9X

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Canon G9X
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $369
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Sony QX100
Canon G9X
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $369
  • 1 inch
  • Rear display
  • Touchscreen
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