Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was manufactured 21 months after the NEX-5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DP2 Merrill matches up against the NEX-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the NEX-5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and NEX-5 is 83 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and NEX-5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sigma DP2 Merrill to show extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer DP2 Merrill is going to have an edge in sensor tech.