Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's look more in depth at the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5R, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was announced 6 months before the NEX-5R which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP1 Merrill grades against the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and NEX-5R is 82 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and NEX-5R.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony NEX-5R to provide greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.