Leica X (Typ 113) with Sigma DP3 Merrill Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP3 Merrill Main Features

  • September, 2014
  • January, 2013
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 15 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
  • 35 mm (1x) F1.7-32.0 Zoom Lens
  • 75 mm (1x) F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 12500 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 133 x 73 x 78 mm, 486g.
  • 122 x 67 x 59 mm, 330g.
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Leica X (Typ 113) Scores


Imaging score
54
Features score
41
Value for money score
63
Portability score
83
Overall score
52

Sigma DP3 Merrill Scores


Imaging score
41
Features score
32
Value for money score
57
Portability score
90
Overall score
43

Sigma DP3 Merrill with Leica X Overview


Let's compare Leica X with Sigma DP3 Merrill. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Leica X (Typ 113) was released in 2014, and Sigma DP3 Merrill in 2013. X is newer, which is a plus. DP3 Merrill 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of X is greater than that of DP3 Merrill. However, the difference of 1 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica X has 4.0 fps continuous shooting. Leica X has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.

General X DP3 Merrill
Brand Leica Sigma
Model X DP3 Merrill
Announced September, 2014 January, 2013
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 20 n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 920k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/n/a sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/n/a sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 4.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes n/a no built-in flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor Dimensions mm 24 x 16 mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 384.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 15 MP
Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 4704 x 3136
Max Native ISO 12500 6400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 640 x 480
Video Formats Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 350 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model BP-DC8
Physical
Weight 486 g 330 g
Physical Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78 mm 122 x 67 x 59 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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