Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony WX9

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively similar but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was launched 14 months after the WX9 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP2 Merrill scores versus the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys physical dimensions 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 WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the WX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and WX9 is 83 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and WX9.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX9 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger DP2 Merrill should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.