Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W710

Let's examine more in depth at the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony W710, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively close but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 Merrill was introduced 11 months before the W710 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill matches up vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill comes with external measurements 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 W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 Merrill compared to the W710.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and W710 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and W710.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W710 will result in more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.