Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX80

Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very comparable but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 Merrill was brought out 11 months prior to the WX80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill scores against the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and WX80 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and WX80.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX80 will provide greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor tech.