Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched September 2009
- Successor is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Successor is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe DP2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP2 matches up versus the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
DP2 | DP2 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sigma DP2
DP2 Merrill | DP2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | September 2009 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
DP2 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 vs the DP2 Merrill.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and DP2 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.
Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and DP2 Merrill.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sigma DP2 Merrill to render extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Sigma DP2 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
Model type | Sigma DP2 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-09-21 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4704 x 3136 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | 50mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640x480 |
Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 280g (0.62 lbs) | 330g (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $649 | $931 |