Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX10

Here, we are contrasting the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony TX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was manufactured 6 months later than the TX10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP1 Merrill matches up against the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the TX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and TX10 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and TX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1 Merrill because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX10 will show extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.