Reasons to choose DP1 Merrill
Released in 2012, DP1 Merrill has about 384 mm² of sensor area, 15.4 MP effective resolution, and a 330 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sigma DP1 Merrill
vs Sigma DP2x
VS
Sensor area
384 mm²
DP1 Merrill286 mm²
DP2x- Area ratio
- 1.34:1
- Absolute difference
- 98 mm²
- Relative difference
- 34.4%
The DP1 Merrill has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DP1 MerrillMetricDP2x
15.4 MPEffective pixels4.7 MP
24 × 16Sensor20.7 × 13.8
4.99 µmPixel pitch7.8 µm
24.94 µm²Pixel area60.78 µm²
4.01 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.5Crop factor1.74
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight280 g
—StorageSDHC, Secure Digital
—BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The DP1 Merrill has the larger sensor area. The DP2x has the lighter body. The DP1 Merrill has the higher effective resolution. The DP1 Merrill is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DP2x
Released in 2011, DP2x has about 286 mm² of sensor area, 4.7 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.