Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony ZV-1F

Here is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and ZV-1F (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Merrill was announced 11 years prior to the ZV-1F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP2 Merrill scores versus the ZV-1F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony ZV-1F. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony ZV-1F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony ZV-1F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the ZV-1F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and ZV-1F is 83 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and ZV-1F.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony ZV-1F will resolve greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.