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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W320

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • New Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W320 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W320, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 2 years after the W320 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP2 Merrill matches up vs the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony W320

 DP2 Merrill W320 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 W320 DP2 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony W320

 DP2 Merrill W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys exterior 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 W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the W320.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and W320 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and W320.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide you with more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Merrill is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography details
Sony W320 Sports photography details
44
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
54
megapixel count decent (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography advice
Sony W320 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging advice
Sony W320 Vlogging advice
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony W320
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE II engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640x480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $931 $269