Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 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
- Announced February 2012
- Old Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Refreshed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony WX1
DP2 Merrill | WX1 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | August 2009 | More modern by 31 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
WX1 | DP2 Merrill |
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Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX1
DP2 Merrill | WX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sigma DP2 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |