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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

    6.35 in
    2.64 in
    Sigma DP2 Digital Camera
    Sigma DP2
      4.78 in
      2.63 in
      Sigma DP3 Merrill Digital Camera
      Sigma DP3 Merrill
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      15
      3.6 out of 5
      7 user ratings
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
      		28 %
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      12
      3.2 out of 5
      4 user ratings
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
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      User rating
      41
      4.0 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		26 %
      4 stars
      		46 %
      3 stars
      		26 %
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      46
      4.1 out of 5
      46 user ratings
      5 stars
      		36 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
      		23 %
      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Sigma DP2Sigma DP2
      Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
      Sensor typeX3 Quattro CMOSCMOS
      Image sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor size0.93 in0.94 in
      Sensor photo detectors14.0 Mpx46.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels5.0 Mpx15.0 Mpx
      Max resolution2640 x 1760 px4752 x 3168 px
      ProcessorTRUE IIIDual TRUE II

      Image

      Sigma DP2Sigma DP2
      Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
      ISO minimum50100
      ISO maximum64006400
      White balance modes
      • Incandescent
      • Fluorescent
      • Flash
      • Daylight
      • Shade
      • Overcast
      • Auto
      • Custom modes
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Fluorescent
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      Supported aspect ratios3:23:2
      Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

      Optics and focus

      Sigma DP2Sigma DP2
      Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
      Optical zoom1.0 x1.0 x
      Focal length equiv< 41< 75
      AutofocusTTL contrast detection
      • Face detection
      • Spot Auto Focus
      Manual focusyesyes

      Screen and viewfinder

      Sigma DP2Sigma DP2
      Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
      Screen size2.5 in3.0 in
      Articulated LCDnono
      Screen technologyLCDLCD
      Screen dots230000920000
      ViewfinderNoneNone

      Photography features

      Sigma DP2Sigma DP2
      Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
      Self-timer delay
      • 10
      • 2sec
      • 2
      • 10
      Built-in flashyesyes
      External flashyesyes

      Videography features

      Sigma DP2Sigma DP2
      Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
      Video recordingyesyes
      Supported video file formatsMJPEGMJPEG

      Design

      Sigma DP2Sigma DP2
      Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Environmentally sealednono

      Dimensions

      Sigma DP2Sigma DP2
      Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
      Weight9.17 oz14.11 oz
      Width6.35 in4.78 in
      Height2.64 in2.63 in
      Depth3.21 in3.17 in

      Storage

      Sigma DP2Sigma DP2
      Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD Memory Card
      • SDXC Memory Card
      • SDHC Memory Card
      • MMC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Storage types
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • MMC
      • MMC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC

      Power

      Sigma DP2Sigma DP2
      Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion

      Connectivity

      Sigma DP2Sigma DP2
      Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
      USB version2.02.0

      Other features

      Sigma DP2Sigma DP2
      Sigma DP3 MerrillSigma DP3 Merrill
      GPSnono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill - User Opinions

              • floyd_quitzon
                over 1 year ago
                Sigma DP2 features a 41 mm Prime lens whereas Sigma DP3 Merrill features a 75 mm F2. 8 Prime lens. Sigma DP2 has 34mm wider coverage than the Sigma DP3 Merrill. At f, it is also faster at widest end.
              • robert.farrell
                over 1 year ago
                Sigma DP2 has a 5.0MP APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor . On the other hand, Sigma DP3 Merrill has a 15.0MP APS-C (24 x 16 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and features Dual TRUE II engine processor.
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