Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 Merrill was introduced 16 months earlier than the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the DP1 Merrill grades against the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill offers exterior 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 RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and RX1R is 82 and 79 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and RX1R.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1 Merrill having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will give extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.