Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") provide different sensor size.

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 7 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP1 Merrill scores versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill comes with outer 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 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and RX100 VI is 82 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.