Pentax K-30 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-30 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-30 was launched 9 months after the DP2 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the K-30 scores against the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-30 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the K-30 and the DP2 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and DP2 Merrill is 63 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-30 and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax K-30 to give more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-30 should have an edge in sensor technology.