Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

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.

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

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.