Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony NEX-5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was unveiled 21 months later than the NEX-5 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP1 Merrill matches up versus the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.