Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6000

Here, we are matching up the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A6000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was introduced 3 years earlier than the A6000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP2 Merrill matches up vs the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got external 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) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the A6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and A6000 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and A6000.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6000 to provide you with more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.