Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX220

Here is a in-depth review of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX220, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out 24 months earlier than the WX220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP2 Merrill matches up vs the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the WX220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and WX220 is 83 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and WX220.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX220 will produce extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor tech.