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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a5100

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Updated by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony a5000
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a5100 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony a5100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out 3 years earlier than the a5100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DP2 Merrill grades vs the a5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony a5100

 DP2 Merrill a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 a5100 DP2 Merrill 
AnnouncedAugust 2014February 2012More recent by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony a5100

 DP2 Merrill a5100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with outer 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 a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony a5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the a5100.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and a5100 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and a5100.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony a5100 to offer extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography info
Sony a5100 Portrait photography info
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography information
Sony a5100 Street photography information
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
82
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Sports photography camera
44
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (400 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Travel photography with Sony a5100
54
good resolution (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
80
good battery (400 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography info
Sony a5100 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging information
Sony a5100 Vlogging information
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony a5100
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Alpha a5100
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Alpha a5100
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-08 2014-08-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE II engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4704 x 3136 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 179
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640x480 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $931 $448