Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

In this article, we are looking at the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The ist DL2 was announced 7 years before the SD1 Merrill which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ist DL2 grades versus the SD1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DL2 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ist DL2 compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ist DL2 and SD1 Merrill is 69 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ist DL2 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma SD1 Merrill to render extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 will be behind in sensor tech.