| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.sigmaphoto.com/ |
| Model number | DP3 Merrill |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Mid-Sized |
| Release year | 2013 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 122 mm |
| Width | 81 mm |
| Height | 67 mm |
| Weight | 400 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Foveon X3 |
| Effective megapixels | 14.8 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 368.95 mm² |
| Sensor width | 23.5 mm |
| Sensor height | 15.7 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 5 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | Add |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | Full Color |
| Anti aliasing filter | Not needed |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | Add |
| Dxo color depth score | Add |
| Dxo dynamic range score | Add |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | Add |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 2336 x 1568(3.7 mp other)
- 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
- 4704 x 3136(14.8 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - 12-bit raw (.x3f)
- jpeg
- raw+jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 4 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | |
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | - |
| Hd video connection | Add |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Add |
| Lens | Sigma Lens; 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 75.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 50.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | Add |
| Aperture range | 0.06 - 0.36 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 100 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 52 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot |
| Auto focus assist light | - |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Add |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 10 x |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 6,400 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- custom
- flash
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- overcast
- shade
- sunlight
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/2000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | No scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16 |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | + |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | - normal
- redeye
- redeye + slow sync (with compatible external flash unit)
- slow sync.
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | Add |
| Max flash sync | Add |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | No UHS support |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | - 12-bit raw (.x3f)
- raw+jpeg
|
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | - |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | - |
| Connections (extended) | |
| Performance Timing |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 4 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 7 frames |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 4 fps |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 7 frames |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 4 fps |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 7 frames |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 97 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary BP-41 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | - |
| Software |
| Included software | |
| Os compatibility | |
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | 3 x 14.8 megapixel Foveon X3 sensor, Dual TRUE II image processors, 50mm f/2.8 macro lens, Quick Set menu, new Face Detection AF |