Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony NEX-6

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was manufactured 13 months prior to the NEX-6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill matches up versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill comes with outer 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) while the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the NEX-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and NEX-6 is 82 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and NEX-6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-6 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.