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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX300

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very comparable but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 12 months prior to the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP2 Merrill grades versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony WX300

 DP2 Merrill WX300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 WX300 DP2 Merrill 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX300

 DP2 Merrill WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the WX300.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and WX300 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and WX300.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX300 will show more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Street photography with Sony WX300
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
44
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
54
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX300
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-08 2013-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE II engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4704 x 3136 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 4s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640x480 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $931 $330