Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma fp

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.