Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX30

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly close but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 Merrill was introduced 17 months prior to the TX30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1 Merrill compared to the TX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and TX30 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and TX30.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1 Merrill using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony TX30 will render more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.