Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony S2100

On this page, we are looking at the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony S2100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 Merrill was revealed 2 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DP1 Merrill matches up versus the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony S2100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the S2100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and S2100 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and S2100.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1 Merrill with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will produce extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent DP1 Merrill provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.