Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX350

Lets look much closer at the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX350, one being 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 WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The DP1 Merrill was brought out 24 months before the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP1 Merrill scores against the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the WX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 Merrill and WX350 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and WX350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1 Merrill because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX350 will produce extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.