Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony TX30

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony TX30, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out 17 months before the TX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP2 Merrill matches up against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill features physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony TX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the TX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and TX30 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and TX30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX30 will give you more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor innovation.