Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W320

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony W320, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 2 years after the W320 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony W320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the W320.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and W320 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and W320.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher DP1 Merrill will have a benefit in sensor technology.