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.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill provides 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) whilst the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the W550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and W550 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and W550.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1 Merrill with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger DP1 Merrill should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.