Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD14

Below, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD14, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was released 5 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill matches up vs the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the SD14.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and SD14 is 83 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and SD14.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sigma DP2 Merrill to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Merrill will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.