Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A450

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony A450, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was brought out 2 years after the A450 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1 Merrill against the A450.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and A450 is 82 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and A450.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sigma DP1 Merrill to give greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent DP1 Merrill provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.