Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX1

Following is a thorough analysis of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony TX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The DP1 Merrill was released 2 years after the TX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the TX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and TX1 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and TX1.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger DP1 Merrill is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.