Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was brought out 24 months later than the DP2s which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP1 Merrill matches up against the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in 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) whilst the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and DP2s is 82 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sigma DP1 Merrill to give you more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher DP1 Merrill should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.