Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1

Following is a in-depth review of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The DP1 Merrill was manufactured 12 months prior to the RX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP1 Merrill scores versus the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony RX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the RX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and RX1 is 82 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and RX1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.