Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony QX30

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony QX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 3 years earlier than the QX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the DP2 Merrill scores vs the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony QX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the QX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and QX30 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and QX30.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Merrill due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX30 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.