Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W350

Below is a complete analysis of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony W350, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was unveiled 2 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill features physical measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony W350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1 Merrill compared to the W350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and W350 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and W350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1 Merrill having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer DP1 Merrill should have an advantage in sensor tech.