Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony RX1R II

Here, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was brought out 4 years prior to the RX1R II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill grades against the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and RX1R II is 82 and 78 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1 Merrill because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will offer more detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.