Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
- Later Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced June 2018
- Old Model is Sony RX100 V
- New Model is Sony RX100 VII
Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sony RX100 VI
DP1 Merrill | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
RX100 VI | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Announced | June 2018 | February 2012 | More modern by 76 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Crisper display (+309k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony RX100 VI
DP1 Merrill | RX100 VI | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
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.
Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
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.
Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sigma DP1 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP1 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-08 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TRUE II engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 24 x 16mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 384.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4704 x 3136 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 8cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | - | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 330 grams (0.73 lb) | 301 grams (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,250 | $1,198 |