Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A580

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).

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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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill offers outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the A580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and A580 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and A580.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A580 to provide extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger DP1 Merrill provides a benefit in sensor innovation.