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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sony WX9

 DP1 Merrill WX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WX9 DP1 Merrill 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX9

 DP1 Merrill WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
48
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography details
Sony WX9 Travel photography details
54
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
50
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen ( inch)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Vlogging with Sony WX9
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX9
 Sigma DP1 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE II engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4704 x 3136 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) -
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,250 $188