Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A68

On this page, we are analyzing the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A68, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 4 years earlier than the A68 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the A68.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and A68 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and A68.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A68 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.