Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W550

Below, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W550, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 Merrill was announced 7 months later than the W550 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.