Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX80

The following is a in depth overview of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX80, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was introduced 11 months earlier than the WX80 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the DP2 Merrill grades versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the WX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and WX80 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and WX80.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Merrill using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX80 will offer more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.