Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony S2000

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony S2000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 Merrill was brought out 2 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP1 Merrill matches up against the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill offers 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) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the DP1 Merrill compared to the S2000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and S2000 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and S2000.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1 Merrill due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will render extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger DP1 Merrill should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.