Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A65

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A65, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was unveiled 3 months later than the A65 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2 Merrill grades versus the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill features outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the A65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and A65 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and A65.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A65 to deliver more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.