Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX30

Lets look more in depth at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 6 months prior to the TX30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DP3 Merrill grades versus the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has got outside 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 TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the TX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and TX30 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and TX30.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP3 Merrill due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX30 will produce extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.