Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A58

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony A58, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A58 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was announced 21 months prior to the A58 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP1 Merrill scores versus the A58 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the A58.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and A58 is 82 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and A58.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A58 to deliver greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.