Leica SL2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below, we will be looking at the Leica SL2 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2 was manufactured 7 years after the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SL2 scores versus the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL2 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Leica SL2 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Leica SL2 comes with outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Leica SL2 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL2 and the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and DP1 Merrill is 57 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2 will provide greater detail due to its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SL2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.