Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we are reviewing the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX10 IV, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") offer different sensor size.

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The DP1 Merrill was introduced 6 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1 Merrill against the RX10 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and RX10 IV is 82 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1 Merrill with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will give you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.