Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A560

Below, we are looking at the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony A560, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was manufactured 18 months after the A560 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill scores against the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the A560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and A560 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and A560.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sigma DP1 Merrill to result in extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher DP1 Merrill will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.