Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5T

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 18 months prior to the NEX-5T which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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 NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the NEX-5T.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and NEX-5T is 83 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony NEX-5T to give greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor tech.