Sigma DP1x vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

On this page, we will be comparing the Sigma DP1x versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1x was announced 3 years before the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP1x grades versus the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1x versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP1x versus the SD1 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and SD1 Merrill is 88 and 57 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and SD1 Merrill.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sigma SD1 Merrill to offer you extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.