Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sony RX100
DP1 Merrill | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
RX100 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Clearer display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony RX100
DP1 Merrill | RX100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | August 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Sigma DP1 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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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 |