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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A57

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A57 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • New Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A55
  • New Model is Sony A58
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A57 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony A57, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 7 months earlier than the A57 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DP1 Merrill matches up against the A57 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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