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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD1
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Sigma. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out 2 months before the SD1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill 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 brief overview of how the DP2 Merrill grades against the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 DP2 Merrill SD1 Merrill 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 SD1 Merrill DP2 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 DP2 Merrill SD1 Merrill 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012April 2012Same age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill provides physical measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the SD1 Merrill.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and SD1 Merrill is 83 and 57 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the age of the cameras into account.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography information
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography advice
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography advice
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography information
44
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
61
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography factors
54
good MP (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging advice
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging advice
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP2 Merrill Sigma SD1 Merrill
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-02-08 2012-04-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE II engine Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4704 x 3136 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640x480 -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 790 gr (1.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
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