Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A700

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A700, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was introduced 4 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the A700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and A700 is 83 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and A700.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sigma DP2 Merrill to show extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger DP2 Merrill will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.