Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W230

Following is a detailed review of the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony W230, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and W230 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was launched 3 years after the W230 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DP2 Merrill grades versus the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill offers physical measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the W230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and W230 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and W230.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger DP2 Merrill provides an advantage in sensor innovation.