Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony W330
DP2 Merrill | W330 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
W330 | DP2 Merrill |
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Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony W330
DP2 Merrill | W330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
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.
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.
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sigma DP2 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |