Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX1

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony TX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 3 years after the TX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP3 Merrill grades vs the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 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) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill against the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and TX1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and TX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.