Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A560

Here, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A560, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out 18 months after the A560 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the DP2 Merrill matches up against the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the A560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and A560 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and A560.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sigma DP2 Merrill to resolve more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Merrill is going to have an edge in sensor technology.