Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony WX1

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony WX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The DP3 Merrill was announced 3 years after the WX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the WX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and WX1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and WX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will provide you with extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent DP3 Merrill should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.