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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • New Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 II
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Merrill was launched 6 months prior to the RX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony RX100

 DP2 Merrill RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 RX100 DP2 Merrill 
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony RX100

 DP2 Merrill RX100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with outer measurements 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 RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the RX100.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and RX100 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and RX100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 will give more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
64
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography information
Sony RX100 Sports photography information
44
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
65
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 Travel photography advice
54
megapixel count good (15MP)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
74
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 Vlogging advice
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
38
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony RX100
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-08 2012-08-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE II engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640x480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $931 $448