Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX350

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony WX350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 24 months prior to the WX350 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DP2 Merrill scores vs the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the WX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and WX350 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and WX350.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX350 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.