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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX100V

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • New Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX100V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 14 months later than the TX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sony TX100V

 DP1 Merrill TX100V 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 TX100V DP1 Merrill 
Screen sizing3.5""Bigger screen (+3.5")
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony TX100V

 DP1 Merrill TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the TX100V.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and TX100V is 82 and 95 respectively.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and TX100V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1 Merrill due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX100V will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern DP1 Merrill is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography info
Sony TX100V Portrait photography info
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Street photography with Sony TX100V
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
48
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (")
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony TX100V
 Sigma DP1 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-08 2011-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE II engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4704 x 3136 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,250 $380