Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony TX5

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony TX5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 24 months after the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill scores vs the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with outer 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 TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the TX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and TX5 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and TX5.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will resolve extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer DP2 Merrill should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.