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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W220

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sony W220

 DP3 Merrill W220 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 W220 DP3 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony W220

 DP3 Merrill W220 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W220 size comparison

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

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography information
Sony W220 Sports photography information
44
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (75mm)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony W220
 Sigma DP3 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP3 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE II engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4704 x 3136 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 75mm (1x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,353 $160