Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX500

Below, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony WX500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty close but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 4 years before the WX500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the DP1 Merrill matches up against the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the WX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and WX500 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and WX500.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX500 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor technology.