Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9

Following is a in depth overview of the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty close but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was revealed 14 months after the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill matches up against the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the WX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and WX9 is 82 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and WX9.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX9 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer DP1 Merrill will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.