Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W330

The following is a detailed review of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony W330, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively close but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 Merrill was brought out 2 years after the W330 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill features outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony W330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 Merrill against the W330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and W330 is 82 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and W330.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will render more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger DP1 Merrill provides a benefit in sensor tech.