Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony TX20

Below is a thorough analysis of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony TX20, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively close but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Merrill was launched within a month of the TX20 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP2 Merrill matches up versus the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill offers physical measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the TX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and TX20 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and TX20.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TX20 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.