Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W530

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony W530, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The DP3 Merrill was revealed 2 years later than the W530 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the DP3 Merrill matches up against the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony W530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP3 Merrill against the W530.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and W530 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and W530.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will give extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern DP3 Merrill provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.