Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX55

The following is a extensive analysis of the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony TX55, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly close but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was launched 18 months after the TX55 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the DP3 Merrill scores against the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the TX55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and TX55 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and TX55.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP3 Merrill because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony TX55 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DP3 Merrill should have an advantage in sensor tech.