Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A99

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A99, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A99 (24MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was launched 10 months earlier than the A99 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill scores versus the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the A99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and A99 is 83 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and A99.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Merrill featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.