Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W220

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony W220, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and W220 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out 3 years after the W220 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DP2 Merrill scores versus the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill features 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) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony W220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the W220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and W220 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and W220.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will show greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Merrill will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.