Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

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).

Check the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.