Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX50

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX50, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 Merrill was manufactured around the same time to the WX50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP1 Merrill scores vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the WX50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and WX50 is 82 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and WX50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1 Merrill featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX50 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.