Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony W830

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony W830, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and W830 (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was announced 12 months earlier than the W830 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the DP3 Merrill scores versus the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill comes with physical 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony W830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill compared to the W830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and W830 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and W830.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W830 will give more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.