Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6600

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A6600, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The DP2 Merrill was revealed 8 years prior to the A6600 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill matches up vs the A6600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the A6600.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and A6600 is 83 and 77 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and A6600.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony A6600 to deliver more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.