Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX10

Lets look more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony WX10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was unveiled 14 months after the WX10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and WX10 is 83 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and WX10.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX10 will produce extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Merrill is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.