Clicky

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W690

Portability
82
Imaging
55
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W690 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony W690, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The DP1 Merrill was released very close to the W690 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP1 Merrill matches up versus the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes