Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX100

On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony QX100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 19 months prior to the QX100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the DP2 Merrill matches up vs the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with outside 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) while the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the QX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and QX100 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and QX100.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Merrill using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony QX100 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.