Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.