Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W800

Below is a extensive review of the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony W800, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and W800 (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 Merrill was revealed 24 months before the W800 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP1 Merrill matches up versus the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill features exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the W800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and W800 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and W800.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1 Merrill with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W800 will result in extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.