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Sigma DP3 Merrill

Sigma DP3 Merrill

118 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (133)
usability (57)
screen (55)
lens (30)
image quality (28)

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battery (10)
energy (2)
storage (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 reviews of Sigma DP3 Merrill. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the image quality and lens. The screen and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical reviews about the energy efficiency and storage.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sigma DP3 Merrill is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sigma DP3 Merrill

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Sigma DP3 Merrill from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the sensor and exposure. The lens and image quality also get good comments, but many are less positive about the battery and performance. There are some mixed comments about the price and size.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

Sigma DP3 review

The Sigma DP3 Merrill isn't for everyone, but for those willing to deal with its quirks and older tech, they're rewarded with sharp photos that are like full-frame quality.

The Sigma DP3 Merrill is totally schizoid. On one hand you have exceptional still photo quality that comes close to full-frame editions. On the other you have a frustratingly slow, poorly featured camera that only a select group of photographers could...

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sigma DP3 Merrill

The Sigma DP3 Merrill packs a 46-megapixel Foveon image sensor and a fixed 75mm macro lens. It can capture amazing photos, but it's not a camera that will appeal to the masses.

Sharp 1:3 macro lens. APS-C Foveon image sensor. Sharp rear LCD. Improved JPG engine.

Cumbersome Raw workflow. No HD video support. No EVF option. Slow autofocus.

The 3-inch rear display packs a 920k-dot resolution. It's sharp and gives you a good idea about the quality of the images you are capturing. The display is just as sharp as the 1.2-million-dot display on the Ricoh GR, but it's not as bright; that...

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sigma DP series dons a new lens for CES

The DP3 Merrill camera narrows its angle of view, and that's about it.

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Sigma DP3 Merrill Preview

Sigma, mostly known for their universal lenses, has released a new fixed lens camera, the DP3 Merrill. You might want to sit down for this, but the DP3 features a colossal 46-megapixel Foveon X3 image sensor. Yeah, that's not a typo. 46 megapixels,...

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Sigma DP3 Merrill Review

The Sigma DP3 Merrill is a compact camera with a large APS-C sized sensor, as used in larger and heavier compact system camera and DSLR models and therefore promising better image quality than other compacts. The DP3 Merrill has the same 46 megapixel...

The new DP3 Merrill completes Sigma's compact camera range by incorporating a 75mm equivalent lens and useful macro capabilities, with the DP Merrill family now offering 28mm, 45mm and 75mm lens options. As with its siblings, the DP3 Merrill is an...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Sigma DP3 Merrill Review

For several generations now, there's been a clear pattern to Sigma's DP-series of fixed-lens, large-sensor cameras. Each generation has had just two models, closely related and differing mostly in their choice of lens.

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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Sigma DP3 Merrill Review: Bigger Lens, Same Body

Sigma has long been known for the quality of their lenses, but their cameras have always taken a backseat. Although they should easily stand out of the crowd with their unique Foveon sensor and amazing image quality, Sigma cameras lack a few key...

Outstanding image quality at low ISOs, Great color quality from Foveon sensor, Optically superior 50mm lens

High ISO images are inadequate, Slow autofocus, Poor battery life, Expensive

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Darren Rowse (digital-photography-school.com)

Sigma’s DP Merrill Cameras Compared – World-Beating Image Quality In Compact Bodies

Sigma, known mainly to photographers for their affordable lenses, recently caused quite a stir among discerning photographers. How? By building three compact cameras around the incredible sensor taken from the SD1, which initially cost $10,000. The...

But there are lots of compromises. Foremost among them is battery life. The small batteries don’t last long so you’ll need to buy spares. Fortunately, they’re cheap. Second compromise; usability. It’s pretty good for a compact camera, and the controls...

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Expert review by : Barrie Smith (digital-photography-school.com)

Sigma DP3 Merrill Review

Some see the arrival of cameras such as these as indicative of camera companies responding to the market by taking on smart phones as a camera to take everywhere.

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Expert review by : Matt Golowczynski (whatdigitalcamera.com)