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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6100

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6100 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A6100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was launched 8 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill matches up against the A6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony A6100

 DP2 Merrill A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 A6100 DP2 Merrill 
RevealedAugust 2019February 2012More modern by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A6100

 DP2 Merrill A6100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the A6100.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and A6100 is 83 and 81 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and A6100.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6100 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography advice
Sony A6100 Portrait photography advice
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Street photography with Sony A6100
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography features
Sony A6100 Sports photography features
44
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
75
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (15MP)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
86
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Vlogging with Sony A6100
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A6100
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Alpha a6100
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-08 2019-08-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE II engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4704 x 3136 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640x480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 396g (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 420 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $931 $748