Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony TF1

The following is a thorough assessment of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony TF1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Merrill was announced 16 months earlier than the TF1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DP2 Merrill grades versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill provides external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the TF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and TF1 is 83 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and TF1.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Merrill with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony TF1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.