Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A290

Its time to look closer at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A290, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out 21 months later than the A290 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the A290.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and A290 is 83 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and A290.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sigma DP2 Merrill to deliver more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Merrill will have a benefit in sensor technology.