Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A200

Below is a in depth assessment of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony A200, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 3 years later than the A200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony A200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the A200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and A200 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and A200.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sigma DP1 Merrill to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger DP1 Merrill will have a benefit in sensor technology.