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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VI
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 Merrill was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP1 Merrill scores against the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sony RX100 V

 DP1 Merrill RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 RX100 V DP1 Merrill 
RevealedOctober 2016February 2012More recent by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony RX100 V

 DP1 Merrill RX100 V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill features outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the RX100 V.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and RX100 V is 82 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and RX100 V.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1 Merrill having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 V will offer extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
66
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Street photography with Sony RX100 V
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography information
Sony RX100 V Sports photography information
48
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography features
Sony RX100 V Travel photography features
54
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
80
lighter than competition in class (299g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery power (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen ( inches)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Vlogging with Sony RX100 V
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
81
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
doesn't have mic support
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony RX100 V
 Sigma DP1 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-08 2016-10-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE II engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4704 x 3136 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size - 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,250 $998