Sigma DP2 Merrill vs YI M1

Below, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2 Merrill and YI M1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and YI. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and M1 (20MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was unveiled 5 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP2 Merrill matches up vs the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill and YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Merrill and YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and M1 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and M1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the YI M1 will render more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.