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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Merrill was launched 2 years after the WX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP2 Merrill matches up versus the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony WX1

 DP2 Merrill WX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 31 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 WX1 DP2 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX1

 DP2 Merrill WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has external measurements 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 WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the WX1.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and WX1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and WX1.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will produce more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Merrill should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography advice
Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
44
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
54
MP count good (15MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (149g)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX1
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-08 2009-08-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE II engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $931 $149