Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VII

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 Merrill was introduced 8 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the DP1 Merrill grades vs the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the RX100 VII.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and RX100 VII is 82 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and RX100 VII.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will render greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.