Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W570

Let's look much closer at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony W570, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was introduced 2 years after the W570 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP3 Merrill scores against the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill comes with exterior measurements 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 W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the W570.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and W570 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and W570.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W570 will give you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill provides an advantage in sensor innovation.