Nikon S6500 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S6500 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sigma. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the S6500 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The S6500 was unveiled 12 months later than the DP2 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6500 grades against the DP2 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6500 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S6500 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and DP2 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S6500 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S6500 will resolve greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern S6500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.