Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W220

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony W220, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and W220 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 4 years later than the W220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP3 Merrill grades vs the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP3 Merrill provides exterior 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 W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the W220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and W220 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and W220.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will resolve extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.