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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(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
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 DP1 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sigma DP1

 DP2 Merrill DP1 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2008Fresher by 45 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 DP1 DP2 Merrill 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
55
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Street photography camera
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography features
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
44
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography advice
44
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Sigma DP1Sigma DP2 Merrill
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