Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced May 2008
- Later Model is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Replaced the Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Newer Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe DP1 was released 4 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP1 matches up against the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
DP1 | DP2 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sigma DP1
DP2 Merrill | DP1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | May 2008 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
DP1 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Compare the Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1 vs the DP2 Merrill.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and DP2 Merrill is 87 and 83 respectively.
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and DP2 Merrill.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sigma DP2 Merrill to render more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind in sensor technology.
Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Sigma DP1 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
Model type | Sigma DP1 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2008-05-19 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4704 x 3136 |
Highest native ISO | 800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 50mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640x480 |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 pounds) | 330 grams (0.73 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $566 | $931 |