Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A37

Let's examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A37, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was announced 3 months before the A37 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2 Merrill scores versus the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the A37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and A37 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and A37.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A37 to show extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.