Clicky

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A580

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A100
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A580 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A580, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The DP1 Merrill was unveiled 9 months later than the A580 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the A580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone