Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX220

Here, we are evaluating the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX220, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very similar but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 Merrill was released 24 months earlier than the WX220 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP1 Merrill grades against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill features outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and WX220 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and WX220.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX220 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.