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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sony RX1R

 DP1 Merrill RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 RX1R DP1 Merrill 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 16 months
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony RX1R

 DP1 Merrill RX1R 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R size comparison

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

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography details
Sony RX1R Portrait photography details
73
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography factors
Sony RX1R Street photography factors
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
48
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography details
Sony RX1R Travel photography details
54
good MP (15MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (270 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging info
Sony RX1R Vlogging info
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony RX1R
 Sigma DP1 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2013-06-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE II engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4704 x 3136 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.0
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 482 gr (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,250 $2,798