Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony a5100

The following is a complete comparison of the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony a5100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was revealed 3 years prior to the a5100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1 Merrill compared to the a5100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and a5100 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and a5100.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony a5100 to provide more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.