Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A450

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.

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.

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.

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

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.