Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A65

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A65, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was unveiled 3 months after the A65 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the DP1 Merrill scores against the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the A65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and A65 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and A65.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A65 to resolve extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.