Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W510

Below, we are looking at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony W510, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and W510 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was released 2 years later than the W510 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP3 Merrill grades vs the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has got outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony W510 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the W510.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and W510 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and W510.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill should have an edge in sensor technology.