Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's examine more closely at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2 Quattro was introduced 23 months later than the SD1 Merrill making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP2 Quattro scores versus the SD1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has outside measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP2 Quattro compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and SD1 Merrill is 70 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sigma DP2 Quattro to resolve extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Quattro is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.