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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the T110 (16MP) is pretty similar but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and T110 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out 14 months later than the T110 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the T110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony T110

 DP2 Merrill T110 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 T110 DP2 Merrill 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony T110

 DP2 Merrill T110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony T110 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the T110.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and T110 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and T110.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony T110 will deliver extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer DP2 Merrill is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography information
Sony T110 Portrait photography information
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Street photography with Sony T110
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography details
Sony T110 Sports photography details
44
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Travel photography with Sony T110
54
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography factors
Sony T110 Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging information
Sony T110 Vlogging information
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
pretty wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony T110
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-08 2011-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE II engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4704 x 3136 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 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
Supported video resolutions 640x480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $931 $199