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Sigma DP2 Merrill was announced in 2012 and is an APS-C (24 x 16 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 46 Megapixel CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution.
Sigma DP2 Merrill can capture video up to 640 x 480 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma DP2 Merrill.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
Here we are comparing Sigma DP2 Merrill to its predecessor DP1 Merrill and displaying the major changes.
| UPGRADES | Sigma DP2 Merrill | vs | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reachs More Telephoto | 50 mm | vs | 28 mm |
| DOWNGRADES | Sigma DP2 Merrill | vs | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaches Less Wide Angle | 50 mm mm | vs | 28 mm mm |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sigma DP2 Merrill vs DP1 Merrill.
In 2013 Sigma DP2 Merrill was replaced by Sigma DP3 Merrill. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Sigma DP2 Merrill and its successor.
| UPGRADES | Sigma DP3 Merrill | vs | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reachs More Telephoto | 75 mm | vs | 50 mm |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | vs | Mono |
| DOWNGRADES | Sigma DP3 Merrill | vs | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaches Less Wide Angle | 75 mm mm | vs | 50 mm mm |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sigma DP2 Merrill vs DP3 Merrill.
Sigma DP2 Merrill has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 920k dot resolution.
Sigma DP2 Merrill features a 46 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 24 x 16 mm and a total area of 384 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.
Camera is equipped with Dual TRUE II engine processor and can take pictures up to 4704 x 3136 resolution.
The camera does not have an image stabilization.
Sigma DP2 Merrill has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.
Sigma DP2 Merrill's shutter speed can go up to []. Camera can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.
Sigma DP2 Merrill has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount.
Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122 x 67 x 59 mm (4.8 x 2.64 x 2.32"). It weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
122 mm (4.8")
67 mm (2.64")
67 mm (2.64")
Sigma DP2 Merrill dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sigma DP2 Merrill is suitable for six different types of photography.
Sigma DP2 Merrill gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.
Sigma DP2 Merrill gets a score of 44 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.
Sigma DP2 Merrill gets a score of 47 and is POOR choice for Wildlife photography.
Sigma DP2 Merrill gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
Sigma DP2 Merrill gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.
Sigma DP2 Merrill gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Sigma DP2 Merrill and give score of 44 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Sigma DP2 Merrill a score of 68 for Sensor parameters.
We give Sigma DP2 Merrill a score of 61 for Photo parameters.
We give Sigma DP2 Merrill a score of 2 for Video parameters.
We give Sigma DP2 Merrill a score of 0 for Focusing parameters.
We give Sigma DP2 Merrill a score of 57 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Sigma DP2 Merrill a score of 38 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Sigma DP2 Merrill a score of 52 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
