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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was manufactured 24 months after the DP1x which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill grades vs the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sigma DP1x

 DP1 Merrill DP1x 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 DP1x DP1 Merrill 
Screen dimension2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sigma DP1x

 DP1 Merrill DP1x 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the DP1 Merrill against the DP1x.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and DP1x is 82 and 88 respectively.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and DP1x.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sigma DP1 Merrill to offer you more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger DP1 Merrill provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography advice
Sigma DP1x Street photography advice
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography information
Sigma DP1x Sports photography information
48
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
54
resolution is good (15MP)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition in class (250g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
50
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (")
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging information
Sigma DP1x Vlogging information
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sigma DP1x
 Sigma DP1 MerrillSigma DP1x
General Information
Company Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP1 Merrill Sigma DP1x
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE II engine True II
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4704 x 3136 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/4.0
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,250 $574