Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX5

Below, we are analyzing the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony TX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was manufactured 2 years after the TX5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP3 Merrill grades against the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys 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) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and TX5 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and TX5.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DP3 Merrill should have an advantage in sensor technology.