Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 II

Following is a thorough analysis of the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 16 months before the RX100 II making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP2 Merrill matches up against the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got outside 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 RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the RX100 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and RX100 II is 83 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and RX100 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 II will give extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.