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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony a1

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Updated by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony a1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony a1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and a1 (50MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 Merrill was announced 10 years prior to the a1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP1 Merrill matches up against the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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