Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T110

The following is a extended comparison of the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T110, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the T110 (16MP) is relatively close but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and T110 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 2 years after the T110 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP3 Merrill scores versus the T110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony T110 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features physical measurements 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 T110 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP3 Merrill compared to the T110.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and T110 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and T110.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP3 Merrill due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony T110 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher DP3 Merrill will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.