Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W610

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony W610, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The DP3 Merrill was revealed 13 months later than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP3 Merrill matches up versus the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP3 Merrill provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the W610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and W610 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and W610.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.