Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX55

Here, we will be looking at the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony TX55, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 Merrill was revealed 7 months later than the TX55 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill scores against the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1 Merrill against the TX55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and TX55 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and TX55.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1 Merrill using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX55 will provide extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher DP1 Merrill should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.