Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony QX30

Following is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony QX30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was unveiled 3 years prior to the QX30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill scores versus the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony QX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP1 Merrill compared to the QX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and QX30 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and QX30.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX30 will offer greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.