Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and a1 (50MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Merrill was manufactured 10 years before the a1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill scores vs the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill features outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and a1 is 83 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and a1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Merrill due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.