Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6100

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.