Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T110

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony T110 Gallery.

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.

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

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.