Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W690

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.

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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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1 Merrill against the W690.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and W690 is 82 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and W690.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W690 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.