Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.