Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and DP2x (5MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out 13 months after the DP2x which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP2 Merrill grades against the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has outer 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) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the DP2x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and DP2x is 83 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and DP2x.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sigma DP2 Merrill to offer greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer DP2 Merrill will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.