Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony TX55

Here, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony TX55, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very similar but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Merrill was launched 7 months later than the TX55 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got outer dimensions 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 TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the TX55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and TX55 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and TX55.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TX55 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger DP2 Merrill provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.