Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A33

The following is a detailed review of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A33, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was introduced 18 months after the A33 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP2 Merrill matches up against the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and A33 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and A33.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sigma DP2 Merrill to provide more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Merrill provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.