Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A77

Below, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A77, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A77 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was unveiled 4 months later than the A77 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the A77 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A77 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the A77.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and A77 is 83 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and A77.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A77 to provide extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.