Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX50

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX50, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was announced very close to the WX50 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill grades against the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys outer measurements 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 WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and WX50 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and WX50.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX50 will show more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.