Sigma DP1 Merrill with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Overview
Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII with Sigma DP1 Merrill.
These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras.
Sony RX100 VII was released in 2019, and Sigma DP1 Merrill in 2012.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII is newer, which is a plus. DP1 Merrill 7 years older.
7 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII is greater than that of DP1 Merrill. The difference of 5 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony RX100 VII, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has image stabilization(Optical), DP1 Merrill doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Sony RX100 VII has a larger 3-inch Tilting screen, the other camera has a 0-inch Fixed screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has electronic viewfinder, and the DP1 Merrill doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a higher resolution of 2360k dots, DP1 Merrill has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has n/a fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
DP1 Merrill |
| Brand |
Sony
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Sigma
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| Model |
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
DP1 Merrill |
| Announced |
July, 2019 |
February, 2012 |
| Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
Large sensor compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
8 |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
0" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
920k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2360 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.59 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/n/a sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/n/a sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
20.0 fps |
n/a fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
5.90 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
n/a |
no built-in flash |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1 |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor Dimensions |
mm |
24 x 16 mm |
| Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
384.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
15 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
5472 x 3648 |
4704x3136 |
| Max Native ISO |
12800 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
125 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
64 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
640 x 480 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Motion JPEG |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
260 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
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| Battery Model |
NP-BX1 |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
302 g |
330 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
102 x 58 x 43 mm |
122 x 67 x 64 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
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| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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