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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A33

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A35
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A33 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A33, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was introduced 18 months later than the A33 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP1 Merrill scores versus the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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