Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony WX220

Below is a thorough review of the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony WX220, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP3 Merrill was launched 13 months earlier than the WX220 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP3 Merrill grades versus the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys 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 WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony WX220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP3 Merrill compared to the WX220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and WX220 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and WX220.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP3 Merrill featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX220 will show more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor technology.