Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma SD15

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sigma SD15, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was unveiled 24 months after the SD15 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP2 Merrill scores vs the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill features outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and SD15 is 83 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and SD15.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sigma DP2 Merrill to render more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Merrill is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.