Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

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).

See the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.