Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S930

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony S930, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and S930 (10MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 3 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill provides exterior dimensions 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 S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the S930.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and S930 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and S930.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will render extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Merrill is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.