Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W650

Below, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W650, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively close but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DP3 Merrill was introduced 13 months after the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP3 Merrill matches up vs the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and W650 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and W650.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W650 will render greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill provides an advantage in sensor technology.