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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Replacement is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 24 months later than the DP2s which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the DP2 Merrill matches up versus the DP2s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sigma DP2s

 DP2 Merrill DP2s 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 DP2s DP2 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma DP2s

 DP2 Merrill DP2s 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the DP2s.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and DP2s is 83 and 86 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and DP2s.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sigma DP2 Merrill to provide extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Merrill provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (280 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography information
Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
44
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Travel photography highlights
54
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others (280g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging info
Sigma DP2s Vlogging info
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma DP2s
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP2 Merrill Sigma DP2s
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE II engine True II
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4704 x 3136 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640x480 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $931 $940