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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX1

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Replacement is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony QX1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 3 years before the QX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP2 Merrill matches up versus the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony QX1

 DP2 Merrill QX1 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 QX1 DP2 Merrill 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2012Fresher by 31 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony QX1

 DP2 Merrill QX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys 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) and the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the QX1.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and QX1 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and QX1.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony QX1 to give extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Portrait photography with Sony QX1
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography details
Sony QX1 Street photography details
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography factors
Sony QX1 Sports photography factors
44
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography factors
Sony QX1 Travel photography factors
54
good megapixels (15MP)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (440 shots)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography details
Sony QX1 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging features
Sony QX1 Vlogging features
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
32
touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony QX1
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Alpha QX1
Category Large Sensor Compact Lens-style
Revealed 2012-02-08 2014-09-03
Body design Large Sensor Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE II engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch -
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640x480 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $931 $500