Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W730

In this article, we are evaluating the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony W730, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very close but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The DP3 Merrill was announced very close to the W730 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP3 Merrill matches up versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and W730 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and W730.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W730 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively.