Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX150

In this article, we are reviewing the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX150, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out very close to the WX150 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill scores versus the WX150 in regards 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-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and WX150 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and WX150.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX150 will produce more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.