Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W350

On this page, we are matching up the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony W350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 2 years later than the W350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2 Merrill grades versus the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony W350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the W350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and W350 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and W350.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Merrill provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.