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.
Side-by-side comparison
Sigma DP2x
vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
VS
Sensor area
286 mm²
DP2x384 mm²
SD1 Merrill- Area ratio
- 1.34:1
- Absolute difference
- 98 mm²
- Relative difference
- 34.4%
The SD1 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
DP2xMetricSD1 Merrill
4.7 MPEffective pixels15.4 MP
20.7 × 13.8Sensor24 × 16
7.8 µmPixel pitch4.99 µm
60.78 µm²Pixel area24.94 µm²
1.65 MP/cm²Pixel density4.01 MP/cm²
1.74Crop factor1.5
—Maximum video—
280 gWeight330 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageCompact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-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 SD1 Merrill has the larger sensor area. The DP2x has the lighter body. The SD1 Merrill has the higher effective resolution. The SD1 Merrill is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SD1 Merrill
Released in 2012, SD1 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.