Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W530

In this article, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony W530, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 14 months after the W530 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill provides external 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 W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the W530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and W530 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and W530.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Merrill should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.