Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony A450
DP2 Merrill | A450 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
A450 | DP2 Merrill |
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Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A450
DP2 Merrill | A450 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A450 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and A450 is 83 and 65 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450 Specifications
Sigma DP2 Merrill | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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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 |