Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro

Following is a extensive assessment of the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was launched 5 years before the Quattro which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill offers outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and Quattro is 83 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sigma Quattro to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.