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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A99

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A99 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A900
  • Replacement is Sony A99 II
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A99 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony A99, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A99 (24MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The DP1 Merrill was launched 10 months before the A99 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP1 Merrill matches up against the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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