Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX300

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 Merrill was brought out 12 months earlier than the WX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP1 Merrill grades against the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys outer 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) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and WX300 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and WX300.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX300 will deliver extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor tech.