Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony W570

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony W570, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Merrill was introduced 14 months later than the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys outside measurements 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 W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony W570 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the W570.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and W570 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and W570.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W570 will produce extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Merrill should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.