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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma fp

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma fp 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma fp Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma fp, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and fp (25MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out 8 years before the fp and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP2 Merrill grades against the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sigma fp

 DP2 Merrill fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 fp DP2 Merrill 
LaunchedJuly 2019February 2012More recent by 90 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma fp

 DP2 Merrill fp 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill offers outer 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 fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the fp.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma fp size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and fp is 83 and 84 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and fp.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will render more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography factors
Sigma fp Street photography factors
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography advice
Sigma fp Sports photography advice
44
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Travel photography with Sigma fp
54
megapixel count decent (15MP)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
78
weather proof
offers focus by touch
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
55
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
83
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Vlogging with Sigma fp
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
37
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma fp
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP2 Merrill Sigma fp
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-08 2019-07-11
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE II engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4704 x 3136 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640x480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $931 $2,050