Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 II

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 16 months earlier than the RX100 II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP1 Merrill grades against the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got physical 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) whilst the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and RX100 II is 82 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and RX100 II.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 II will render greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.