Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A580

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A580, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the A580 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 9 months later than the A580 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the DP2 Merrill scores vs the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the A580.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and A580 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and A580.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A580 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer DP2 Merrill should have a benefit in sensor innovation.