Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX200V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX200V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty similar but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The DP3 Merrill was introduced 12 months after the TX200V so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the DP3 Merrill matches up against the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the TX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and TX200V is 83 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and TX200V.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP3 Merrill using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TX200V will deliver more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger DP3 Merrill should have an advantage in sensor innovation.