Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A6400

Here is a thorough review of the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A6400, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was released 8 years before the A6400 and that is quite a large difference 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 A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the A6400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and A6400 is 82 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and A6400.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6400 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.