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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Successor is Sony RX100 II
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The DP1 Merrill was manufactured 6 months before the RX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP1 Merrill matches up against the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sony RX100

 DP1 Merrill RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 RX100 DP1 Merrill 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1229k920kClearer display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony RX100

 DP1 Merrill RX100 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2012Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the RX100.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and RX100 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and RX100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 Portrait photography advice
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
64
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography features
Sony RX100 Sports photography features
48
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Travel photography with Sony RX100
54
resolution is good (15MP)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
lighter than competition in class (240g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small ( inch)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
74
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 Vlogging advice
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony RX100
 Sigma DP1 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2012-08-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE II engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4704 x 3136 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,250 $448