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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX10

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 Merrill was released 14 months after the WX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sony WX10

 DP1 Merrill WX10 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WX10 DP1 Merrill 
Screen size2.8""Bigger screen (+2.8")

Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX10

 DP1 Merrill WX10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill features exterior 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the WX10.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and WX10 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and WX10.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX10 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer DP1 Merrill will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Sports photography with Sony WX10
48
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Travel photography with Sony WX10
54
good MP (15MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography information
Sony WX10 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen ( inches)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Vlogging with Sony WX10
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX10
 Sigma DP1 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2011-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE II engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,250 $200