Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A550

The following is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A550, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was unveiled 2 years after the A550 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DP2 Merrill grades against the A550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the A550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and A550 is 83 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and A550.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sigma DP2 Merrill to show more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Merrill provides a benefit in sensor tech.