Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX1R

In this article, we are comparing the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out 16 months earlier than the RX1R making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with external measurements 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 RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony RX1R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the RX1R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and RX1R is 83 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and RX1R.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will render greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.