Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W570

Below is a detailed assessment of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony W570, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty similar but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The DP1 Merrill was brought out 14 months later than the W570 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys outer 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 W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the W570.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and W570 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and W570.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1 Merrill featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W570 will offer greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher DP1 Merrill provides a benefit in sensor technology.