Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX70
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Newer Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony WX70
| DP2 Merrill | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
| WX70 | DP2 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX70
| DP2 Merrill | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
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.
Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Sigma DP2 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sigma | Sony |
| Model type | Sigma DP2 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-08 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Dual TRUE II engine | BIONZ |
| 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 surface area | 384.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4704 x 3136 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 50mm (1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | - | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640x480 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 240 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $931 | $242 |
