Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sony WX9
DP1 Merrill | WX9 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 14 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
WX9 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX9
DP1 Merrill | WX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony WX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sigma DP1 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |