Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we will be looking at the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was announced 4 years before the RX100 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP1 Merrill matches up versus the RX100 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill comes with 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) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DP1 Merrill against the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and RX100 IV is 82 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and RX100 IV.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1 Merrill with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor technology.