Reasons to choose DP3 Merrill
Released in 2013, DP3 Merrill has about 384 mm² of sensor area, 15.4 MP effective resolution, and a 330 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sigma DP3 Merrill
vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
VS
Sensor area
384 mm²
DP3 Merrill384 mm²
SD1 Merrill- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DP3 Merrill and SD1 Merrill have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DP3 MerrillMetricSD1 Merrill
15.4 MPEffective pixels15.4 MP
24 × 16Sensor24 × 16
4.99 µmPixel pitch4.99 µm
24.94 µm²Pixel area24.94 µm²
4.01 MP/cm²Pixel density4.01 MP/cm²
1.5Crop factor1.5
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight330 g
—StorageCompact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
—BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The DP3 Merrill and SD1 Merrill have the same sensor area. The DP3 Merrill and SD1 Merrill have the same body weight. The DP3 Merrill and SD1 Merrill have the same effective resolution. The DP3 Merrill is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SD1 Merrill
Released in 2012, SD1 Merrill has about 384 mm² of sensor area, 15.4 MP effective resolution, and a 330 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.