Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh PX versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the PX (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The PX was unveiled 5 months before the DP2 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the PX grades vs the DP2 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX features outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh PX versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the PX and the DP2 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and DP2 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PX with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh PX will produce more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.