Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX70

Lets look more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX70, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly close but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out around the same time to the WX70 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill matches up versus the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill offers 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) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the WX70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and WX70 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and WX70.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX70 will render extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.