Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W330

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony W330, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The DP3 Merrill was introduced 3 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP3 Merrill matches up versus the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the W330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and W330 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and W330.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will produce greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern DP3 Merrill provides an edge in sensor tech.