Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W690
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W690 Gallery
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.