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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A700

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
50
Features
58
Overall
53

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A700 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
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2007
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A700 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A700, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A700 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The DP1 Merrill was announced 4 years later than the A700 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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