Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W310

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W310, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and W310 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The DP1 Merrill was announced 2 years after the W310 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DP1 Merrill matches up versus the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the W310.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and W310 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and W310.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will show extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent DP1 Merrill should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.