Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro H

Below, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro H, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 Merrill was introduced 5 years before the Quattro H and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill features outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the Quattro H.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and Quattro H is 82 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and Quattro H.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1 Merrill having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will render greater detail using its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor technology.