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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very similar but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was revealed 3 years later than the W320 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP3 Merrill scores versus the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sony W320

 DP3 Merrill W320 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 W320 DP3 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony W320

 DP3 Merrill W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the W320.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and W320 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and W320.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger DP3 Merrill will have an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography features
Sony W320 Portrait photography features
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
44
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (75mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
54
resolution is good (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Landscape photography with Sony W320
55
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (75mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony W320
 Sigma DP3 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP3 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4704 x 3136 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 75mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,353 $269