Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony RX1R
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest now
$638
MSRP
$999
-36% vs MSRP
Prices are rising
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 27.6% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $500, $138 below today. Currently 64% of the $999 MSRP.
Lowest now
$734
MSRP
$2,799
-74% vs MSRP
Well above the 90-day low
Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 200% above the 90-day low of $245 (seen Aug 21, 2026). 26% of the $2,799 MSRP. Prices are down 10.9% over the last 30 days.
Specs side by side
| Sigma DP3 Merrill | Sony RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Sony |
| Family | Sigma DP Merrill | Sony RX1 |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| Mount | Fixed Lens | Fixed Lens |
| Sensor | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Sensor family | Foveon X3 Merrill (APS-C) · Foveon X3 Merrill, 15.4MP x 3 layers (46MP effective) | Sony FF 24MP CMOS (RX1R) · 24.3MP full-frame Exmor CMOS |
| Megapixels | 15.4 MP | 24.3 MP |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detection | Contrast Detection |
| IBIS | — | no |
| Weather sealed | — | No |
| Max video | — | 1080p60 |
| Max native ISO | — | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | — | 482 g |
| Dimensions | — | 113 × 65 × 70 mm |
| Body material | — | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2013-02-01 | 2013-09-12 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| MSRP | $999 | $2,799 |
| Current low | $638 | $734 |
| vs MSRP | -36% | -74% |
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