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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A450, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was manufactured 2 years after the A450 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP2 Merrill grades versus the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony A450

 DP2 Merrill A450 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 A450 DP2 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A450

 DP2 Merrill A450 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the A450.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and A450 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and A450.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sigma DP2 Merrill to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Merrill should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography info
Sony A450 Portrait photography info
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography factors
Sony A450 Street photography factors
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography details
Sony A450 Sports photography details
44
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography info
Sony A450 Travel photography info
54
MP count decent (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Landscape photography with Sony A450
55
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging highlights
Sony A450 Vlogging highlights
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A450
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-02-08 2010-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE II engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640x480 -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 560 gr (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $931 $1,241