Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1

Following is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was announced 9 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the ZV-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and ZV-1 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and ZV-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.