Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma SD9

Below, we are matching up the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sigma SD9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was unveiled 9 years after the SD9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill offers external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the SD9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and SD9 is 82 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and SD9.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma DP1 Merrill to deliver greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher DP1 Merrill provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.