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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony RX100 VI
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sony RX100 VI

 DP1 Merrill RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 RX100 VI DP1 Merrill 
AnnouncedJune 2018February 2012More modern by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper 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 
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).

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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.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography information
Sony RX100 VI Street photography information
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
48
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography details
54
resolution is good (15MP)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (")
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging advice
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
77
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (301g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony RX100 VI
 Sigma DP1 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
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