Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony a5000

Here, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony a5000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and a5000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was brought out 23 months earlier than the a5000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1 Merrill against the a5000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and a5000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and a5000.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony a5000 to render more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill will be behind in sensor tech.