Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A350

The following is a complete review of the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was introduced 3 years after the A350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP1 Merrill grades against the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and A350 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and A350.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sigma DP1 Merrill to result in greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent DP1 Merrill should have an advantage in sensor tech.