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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(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
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 DP2 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sigma DP2

 DP2 Merrill DP2 
RevealedFebruary 2012September 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 DP2 DP2 Merrill 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
73
manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography info
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
44
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
54
MP count decent (15MP)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
55
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Sigma DP2Sigma DP2 Merrill
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