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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony W330, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Merrill was introduced 2 years after the W330 which is quite a serious difference 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 W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the DP2 Merrill scores vs the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony W330

 DP2 Merrill W330 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 W330 DP2 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony W330

 DP2 Merrill W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the W330.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and W330 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and W330.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Merrill should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
44
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Travel photography with Sony W330
54
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Landscape photography with Sony W330
55
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony W330
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4704 x 3136 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support 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 range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $931 $170