Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP1x

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

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.

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

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.