Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP2

Below is a detailed assessment of the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was manufactured 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DP1 Merrill matches up versus the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1 Merrill against the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and DP2 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and DP2.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sigma DP1 Merrill to produce greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger DP1 Merrill provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.